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| Description | Symptoms | Medicines | Non-Medicinal Remedies |
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A burn is tissue damage caused by agents such as heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation. First-degree burns affect only the top most layer of skin. The skin will be dry, red, and painful to the touch. Second-degree burns affect the upper and lower levels of the skin. Second-degree burns are red and swollen; blisters may also develop. Third-degree burns damage the skin to its full depth and damage tissues beneath the skin. These burns may appear black and white. Topical anesthetics may relieve the pain of burns and sunburns. Two commonly used local anesthetics are benzocaine and lidocaine. Topical antibiotics such as bacitracin and neomycin may treat or prevent infections of a minor burn. Once weeping subsides, skin protectants may be of value because they protect the wound from friction and rubbing and also promote lubrication. Products that contain allantoin, cocoa butter, or petroleum jelly are safe, effective skin protectants. |
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