Surgery Definition – What is epidermal burn?
Surgery Definition – What is epidermal burn?
Epidermal burn is also known as first degree burn due to flash burn and sunburn. In epidermal burn, patient may complain of pain. On inspection, there will erythematous lesion affecting the epidermis only. It is tender on palpating. Epidermal burn is treated with basic wound care which include applying analgesia, keeping the wound clean and moisturize with cream.
Epidermal burn is also known as first degree burn due to flash burn and sunburn. In epidermal burn, patient may complain of pain. On inspection, there will erythematous lesion affecting the epidermis only. It is tender on palpating. Epidermal burn is treated with basic wound care which include applying analgesia, keeping the wound clean and moisturize with cream.