Patient's question:
My Nannan, a year ago during the Spring Festival when she was roasting by the fire in the countryside, accidentally got burned by boiling water. Even now, the scars on her hands and legs are still prominent marks. Could you please tell me the impact of skin grafting for burns on children?Doctor's answer:
Hello! A two-year-old girl was burned and her skin was scalded. Burn injuries are generally classified into three degrees. First-degree burns only damage the surface of the skin. There is slight redness and swelling locally. No blisters are present. The pain is significant. Second-degree burns refer to skin damage, local swelling and pain, as well as blisters of varying sizes. Third-degree burns affect the underlying tissue. Fat, muscle, and bone are damaged. They appear gray or reddish-brown. If there is scar hypertrophy, it is usually a deep second-degree or third-degree burn. Skin grafting treatment can be performed. It will not affect the child's growth and development.