Understanding Burn Degrees: Types, Symptoms & Treatment

First-degree burns:

- Skin is red, dry, and painful

- No blisters form

- Heals in 7-10 days

Second-degree burns:

- Skin is red, swollen, and blistered

- Blisters may break and ooze fluid

- Heals in 2-3 weeks

Third-degree burns:

- Skin is white or charred

- May be numb or have a leathery texture

- Requires medical treatment and may result in scarring

Fourth-degree burns:

- Involve damage to all layers of the skin and underlying tissue

- May damage muscles, tendons, and bones

- Require immediate medical treatment and may result in amputation