Wound Care7 min read

Burn Wound Care: When to Seek Specialist Help

Understanding burn severity, healing expectations, and when a burn wound needs advanced care.

Most minor burns heal on their own, but deeper burns and those that don't heal as expected need specialized wound care. Knowing when to seek expert help can prevent complications and minimize scarring.

Understanding Burn Depth

First Degree (Superficial)

Affects only outer skin layer. Red, painful, no blisters. Heals in 3-5 days. Example: mild sunburn.

Second Degree (Partial Thickness)

Affects epidermis and dermis. Blisters, severe pain, red/white appearance. Heals in 2-3 weeks if superficial, longer if deep.

Third Degree (Full Thickness)

Destroys all skin layers. White, brown, or black appearance. No pain (nerve damage). Requires grafting.

When to Seek Specialist Care

Get Expert Help If:

Burn not healing after 2 weeks
Signs of infection (increasing pain, pus)
Burns on face, hands, feet, or joints
Chemical or electrical burns
Large burns (bigger than your palm)
Burns in patients with diabetes

Our Burn Wound Treatment

Debridement

Remove dead tissue to expose healthy tissue and prevent infection.

Advanced Dressings

Specialized burn dressings that maintain moisture and protect healing tissue.

Skin Substitutes

Biologic products that help regenerate skin when needed.

Scar Management

Treatments to minimize scarring and prevent contractures.

Burn Wound Not Healing?

Get specialized burn wound care—including in-home treatment.

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