first degree burn

Etiology

• see burn Pathologgy:
• partial epidermal thickness burn

Clinical manifestations

• 1st & second degree burns are hypersensitive & painful
• erythema
• dry skin
• edema

Complications

• see burn

Management

• cooling, ice or cold compresses
• analgesics
• emollient
• topical anesthetic
• 1st degree burns will heal spontaneously without scarring in 3-4 days
• dressing not indicated
• also see burn

More general terms

• burn