Patient's question:
A friend's child is quite mischievous. Yesterday, when the child came to play at our house, they accidentally burned their hand while playing and got a burn. They applied some burn cream promptly. May I ask if burn ointment can be used for burns?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 and pain, as well as blisters of varying sizes. Third-degree burns affect the underlying fat, muscle, and bone. They appear gray or reddish-brown. If it is a first-degree or superficial second-degree burn, it can be treated by applying burn cream and massaging the area.