BURNT SKIN

Burns are one of the commonest household accidents, particularly among children. As such, it is important to understand what type (or “degree”) of burn you have, how to heal it faster, and how to avoid scarring.
TRUE
OR FALSE
A 1ST DEGREE BURN
IS JUST LIKE SUNBURN.
TRUE
A 1st degree burn is just like a sunburn. It affects the outermost layer of skin only and causes the affected area to turn red and painful. Superficial skin burns also often itch due to histamine release.
CHEILITIS IS THE SCIENTIFIC
WORD FOR CHAPPED LIPS.
TRUE
Cheilitis is another name for chapped lips. The lips become dry and flaky, and painful vertical cracks can develop. The skin around the lips sometimes becomes irritated too. This dryness causes unpleasant burning sensations.
LICKING CHAPPED
LIPS IS A GOOD IDEA.
FALSE
People with dry and chapped lips often lick them frequently, and pick or bite off flaking skin. It’s so tempting isn’t it, but this only aggravates the situation by ridding skin of its natural protective layer and triggering a vicious cycle.
YOUR SKIN GET DRYER
WHEN YOU'RE SICK.
TRUE
Colds and flus suck moisture out of our skin leaving it feeling dry and dull. The illnesses themselves, coupled with the medications we are taking, and the fact that many of us are bedridden, leads to skin being deprived of moisture.
A 1ST DEGREE BURN
IS JUST LIKE SUNBURN.
TRUE
A 1st degree burn is just like a sunburn. It affects the outermost layer of skin only and causes the affected area to turn red and painful. Superficial skin burns also often itch due to histamine release.
CHEILITIS IS THE SCIENTIFIC
WORD FOR CHAPPED LIPS.
TRUE
Cheilitis is another name for chapped lips. The lips become dry and flaky, and painful vertical cracks can develop. The skin around the lips sometimes becomes irritated too. This dryness causes unpleasant burning sensations.
LICKING CHAPPED
LIPS IS A GOOD IDEA.
FALSE
People with dry and chapped lips often lick them frequently, and pick or bite off flaking skin. It’s so tempting isn’t it, but this only aggravates the situation by ridding skin of its natural protective layer and triggering a vicious cycle.
YOUR SKIN GET DRYER
WHEN YOU'RE SICK.
TRUE
Colds and flus suck moisture out of our skin leaving it feeling dry and dull. The illnesses themselves, coupled with the medications we are taking, and the fact that many of us are bedridden, leads to skin being deprived of moisture.
A 1ST DEGREE BURN
IS JUST LIKE SUNBURN.
TRUE
A 1st degree burn is just like a sunburn. It affects the outermost layer of skin only and causes the affected area to turn red and painful. Superficial skin burns also often itch due to histamine release.
CHEILITIS IS THE SCIENTIFIC
WORD FOR CHAPPED LIPS.
TRUE
Cheilitis is another name for chapped lips. The lips become dry and flaky, and painful vertical cracks can develop. The skin around the lips sometimes becomes irritated too. This dryness causes unpleasant burning sensations.

DIFFERENT “DEGREES”
OF BURN

Burns can be classed as either 1st, 2nd or 3rd degree burns depending on how deep they are.

  • 1st degree burns are like sunburn: They are very superficial, causing redness and pain.
  • 2nd degree burns are deeper, affecting the superficial dermis: They cause blistering and extreme pain.
  • 3rd degree burns are also known as “full thickness” burns, affecting skin right down to its deepest layer, the hypodermis. Since they destroy nerve fibres, 3rd degree burns are often painless.

HOW TO TREAT BURNS

Your first reflex following a burn is to run it under cold water for several minutes to prevent further damage. If you have a 1st or 2nd degree burn, your next steps are to get a reputable burn cream from the pharmacy to soothe and aid healing, and cover with a sterile dressing to prevent infection. If you think you have a 3rd degree burn, you will need to go to your local hospital’s emergency department for treatment.

WILL MY BURN LEAVE A SCAR?

  • 1st degree burns like sunburn will almost never scar.
  • 2nd degree burns such as scalds or oil burns will rarely scar unless they get infected (all the more reason to use a specific cleanser for healing skin, a good burn cream and a sterile dressing).
  • 3rd degree burns will almost always leave some kind of scar on the skin, but this can be minimised by seeking prompt medical attention.

This section’s article will tell you everything you need to know about caring for a new burn, to minimise pain and maximise your chances of scar-free healing. You’ll also find links to plenty of dedicated hero products.

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