How do you treat brush burns?

They usually heal within 6 days without scarring the skin. Second-degree burns affect both the epidermis and the layer under the skin (the dermis). As well as pain and redness, people with second-degree burns may experience blisters. These burns may take 2 to 3 weeks to heal and are more likely to scar.

In terms of monitoring wound healing, burns are typically given 3 weeks to heal. If, by the 3-week mark, deep partial thickness or full-thickness burns appear unlikely to heal by secondary intention without contracture, they are debrided and resurfaced with full-thickness skin grafts or local flaps.

After patting the burn dry, you can apply an antibiotic ointment . This will help in reducing inflammation and killing bacteria. Then, you can wrap the wounded area with a loose bandage or gauze, leaving enough room to breathe. Lastly, you can take an over-the-counter painkiller to manage the pain.