What is first degree burns?
First degree burns are those in which only the outer layer of skin is burned, but not all the way through. The skin is usually red and sometimes can swell or be painful. It is the least serious type of burn to have.
How do members experience first degree burns?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with first degree burns*
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Common symptom
Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*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 first degree burns*
Who has first degree burns on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 3 |