What is third degree burns?

Third degree burn is also known as a full thickness burn. A third degree burn involves all layers of the skin (epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue).

How do members experience third degree burns?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with third degree burns*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for third degree burns*

Who has third degree burns on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 5
30s 8
40s 16
50s 5
60s 10
70+ 5

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 17
Female 32