Patient's question:
A 14-month-old male baby was scalded with boiling water around 7 a.m. on September 6, 2019. Blisters started appearing that afternoon. The blisters were then popped. Today, the area where the blisters were popped has turned red (with a gradual blood-like appearance). Will it leave a scar?Doctor's answer:
A 14-month-old child was scalded on the face with boiling water. Burns are generally classified into three degrees. A first-degree burn only damages the surface of the skin. Local mild swelling. No blisters. Significant pain. A second-degree burn refers to skin damage, local swelling and pain, as well as blisters of varying sizes. A third-degree burn affects the underlying tissue. Fat, muscle, and bone are damaged. It appears gray or reddish-brown. Currently, it should be classified as a first-degree burn and a superficial second-degree burn. Pay attention to wound hygiene. Clean and disinfect the wound after washing. Apply a burn ointment externally for treatment. Generally, it does not leave scars.