Question

Give differences between the following: First degree burn and second degree burn

Answer 1

First degree burn	Second degree burn
It effects the skins outermost layer.	It effects epidermis and dermis of the skin.
It is less severe.	It is more severe and painful.
There are no blisters. Just redness and swelling.	The skin becomes red and has blisters.
This is also called a superficial burn.	This is also called as partial thickness burn.
They are dry.	They are moist.
They heal on their own in a week or so.	They might need medical attention and heal in 2-3 weeks.
Example: Ordinary sunburn.	Example: Blisters formed by hot oil accidentally