Attention dads!
Specialists have repeatedly made calls about the increase in cases of burns in minors since, according to the latest figures, patients who come to medical centers suffer burns of more than 20% on their bodies. And without a doubt, the most affected population is children between 1 and 5 years old, since it is the age of curiosity, and as such feels a great attraction for the kitchen. There they suffer from some incidents with hot water.
As we know, there are different degrees of burns and to recognize them we give you a guide. Furthermore, the degree of a burn is determined by its location in the body and by the depth to which it reaches the skin.
- First grade
This type of burn is very slight. They only affect the most superficial layer of the skin and are characterized by a reddening of the skin that hurts on contact. These cases generally occur in the summer due to continuous sun exposure.
- Second grade
Its main feature is the appearance of blisters since it is deeper than the first one. They are usually very painful because the body builds up its own defenses against infection and aids healing.
- Third degree
They are very serious burns and depending on the extension of this in the body, it can cost the victim’s life. In these we can see charred tissue.