Patient's question:
Third-degree burn of the hand, skin grafting performed, discharged 20 days ago, hypertrophy occurred, should I go to the hospital for examination, or can I do rehabilitation treatment at home?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Burn injuries are generally classified into three degrees. First-degree burns only damage the outer layer of the skin, causing mild redness and swelling locally, without blisters, and significant pain. Second-degree burns involve the dermis, resulting in local redness, swelling, and pain, with blisters of varying sizes. Third-degree burns damage the subcutaneous tissue, fat, muscle, and bone, appearing gray or reddish-brown. Third-degree burns are more severe and often lead to scar hyperplasia, requiring skin grafting treatment. If hyperplasia reappears after skin grafting, it may be related to your constitution and requires medical examination and treatment at the hospital.