Patient's question:
My child knocked over the water and poured it over their feet. I quickly took off my pants and held them under cold water for a minute. Shortly after, many blisters formed. She then popped all the blisters, and it looked very scary. I'm very worried about her now. How should I handle a child's burn?Doctor's answer:
Hello! A 4-year-old child was scalded by boiling water from a thermos. Scalds are generally classified into three degrees. A first-degree burn only damages the surface of the skin, causing mild local redness and swelling without blisters, with 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 involves damage to subcutaneous fat, muscle, and bone. It appears gray or reddish-brown. Based on the current condition, it is classified as a second-degree burn. After the necrotic epidermis breaks, it is important to clean and disinfect promptly to prevent secondary infection.