Patient's question:
My Nannan knocked over a hot water bottle while playing about 3-5 days ago, scalding her legs and feet and causing them to break the skin. I'm worried it will take a long time to heal, and I want to ask how many days it usually takes for a child's scalded, skinned area to heal?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Burn injuries are generally classified into three degrees. First-degree burns only damage the surface of the skin, causing mild local swelling without blisters and significant pain. Second-degree burns refer to skin damage, local swelling, pain, and blisters of varying sizes. Third-degree burns affect the underlying fat, muscle, and bone. They appear gray or reddish-brown. For a 5-year-old child who accidentally knocked over a water bottle, resulting in burns on the hands and feet, the specific treatment and subsequent rehabilitation will depend on the severity of the burn.