TYH Burns
To Your Health: Burns
Sep 2, 2025 | 10:49 AM
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PRINCE GEORGE – In this week’s edition of To Your Health, we explore the essential first steps everyone should know for effectively treating a burn. Understanding these initial measures can significantly promote healing and alleviate discomfort.
Burns are categorized into three types: first-degree, second-degree, and third-degree, based on their depth and severity relative to the skin’s layers. First-degree burns only affect the epidermis, which is the outermost layer of the skin.
Once you assess the severity of the burn, treat it as an open wound. If you have a second-degree burn with blisters, it is important to seek medical advice.
