Integumentary System (Burns)

Burn Types 

So there are three main layers of skin is epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.
Burns are the most common injuries in a household, especially in small children. There are three types of burns: first degree burns, second degree burns and third degree burn. These are the main ones but there can be a fourth degree burn.
Some causes of burns are: scalding from hot boiling liquids, chemical burns, electrical burns, lots of sun exposure and fires including flames from matches, candles and lighters

~A first degree burn causes minimal skin damage. It only affects the first layer of skin, usually they heal within three to six days. You should never use ice on the burn.  Signs of first degree burns are
~redness
~minor swelling
~pain
~dry, peeling skin

~A second degree burn causes the skin to blister and become extremely sore and red. Sometimes the blisters pop open which gives it a wet appearance. This burn causes damage beyond the first layer of the skin. Some second degree burns can take up to three weeks to heal. The worse the burn is the longer it will take to heal. You can treat a second degree burn by: running the skin under cool water for 15 minutes or longer, taking over the counter pain medication, applying the antibiotic cream to blisters.

~A third degree burn are the worse burns. They can extend through every layer of skin and the damage can even reach the bloodstream, major organs, and bones which can lead to death. It is so extensive that you may not feel pain because the nerves are damaged, If you get a third degree burn you are suppose to contact 911 immediately and there is no set time on the burn healing. A third degree burn can cause the skin to look:
~ waxy and white
~ charred
~ dark brown
~ raised and leathery

You should always try to prevent burns by doing so you should always be cautious with fire and not play with it.  Some burns may require: surgery, physical therapy,  rehabilitation,  and lifelong assisted care. There are a lot of complications that come with burns