What type of burn is a sunburn

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For more information, see Website Privacy. Skip to navigation menu Skip to content. High Priority Alert. Close alert. Mild sunburn is an example. Long-term tissue damage is rare and often consists of an increase or decrease in the skin color. Second-degree partial thickness burns. Second-degree burns involve the epidermis and part of the lower layer of skin, the dermis. Burns on the face, hands, feet, and genitals can be particularly serious.

Burn symptoms can include: Blisters that are either intact unbroken or have ruptured and are leaking fluid. Pain -- How much pain you have is unrelated to the level of burn. The most serious burns can be painless. Peeling skin. Shock -- Watch for pale and clammy skin, weakness, blue lips and fingernails, and a decrease in alertness. Red, white, or charred skin. You may have an airway burn if you have: Burns on the head, face, neck, eyebrows, or nose hairs Burned lips and mouth Coughing Difficulty breathing Dark, black-stained mucus Voice changes Wheezing.

Keep the area under water for at least 5 to 30 minutes. A clean, cold, wet towel will help reduce pain. Calm and reassure the person. After flushing or soaking the burn, cover it with a dry, sterile bandage or clean dressing. Protect the burn from pressure and friction. Over-the-counter ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help relieve pain and swelling.

DO NOT give aspirin to children under Once the skin has cooled, moisturizing lotion containing aloe and an antibiotic also can help. Then, follow these steps: Wrap the person in thick material; such as a wool or cotton coat, rug, or blanket.

This helps put out the flames. Pour water on the person. Call or your local emergency number. Make sure that the person is no longer touching any burning or smoking materials. DO NOT remove burned clothing that is stuck to the skin. Make sure the person is breathing. If necessary, begin rescue breathing and CPR.

Cover the burn area with a dry sterile bandage if available or clean cloth. A sheet will do if the burned area is large. DO NOT apply any ointments. Avoid breaking burn blisters. Previous Section Next Section. Clinical Trials. MyHealth Login.

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