What is second degree burns?
Second degree burns occur when the first and second layer of skin have been burned through. Skin will appear intensely red and splotchy, with severe pain and swelling. Blisters will develop.
How do members experience second degree burns?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with second degree burns*
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Common symptom
Pain
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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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 second degree burns*
Who has second degree burns on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 6 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | |
| Female | 14 |