A burn can be caused by many different things and can be extremely painful to different degrees. This means that burns need to be categorized based on the amount of damage and pain that is caused. Burns are not all one in the same and they are categorized based on degree. This means that it is important for you to know how each burn is different from one another and what the different degrees of a burn typically are. This will enable you to be more informed and will increase safety levels. The main types of burns are classified as first, second or third degree burns. Now is the time for you to learn what the real differences are between these burn types. Here are the differences between first, second and third degree burns:
First Degree Burns
The one type of burn that is incredibly common is a first degree burn. This is a type of burn that is visible on the skin, but it is classified as a first degree burn because it is the least severe of all burns. This means that if you have a first degree burn, you most likely will have the fastest healing time and will experience the least amount of pain when compared to other burn types. First degree burns are often red in color and will also result in the skin swelling somewhat. It is even possible for the skin that is burned to begin to peel off in a few days. This is normal and is a part of the healing process when you have a first degree burn. The very outer layer of the skin is the only thing that is damaged when you have a first degree burn.
Second Degree Burn
A second degree burn is different because it is more severe than a first degree burn. This is a type that is used to describe a burn that affect not only the outer layer of the skin, but also the middle layer of the skin. When you have a second degree burn, it is very normal for the skin to blister.
Third Degree Burns
This is the type of burn that is most severe and most painful. When you have this type of burn, you are dealing with damage to the skin at the outer layer, middle layer and the inner layer. This means that all layers of the skin are damaged when you have a third degree burn.
