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What is burns?

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UNDERSTANDING burns

Burns are injuries to the skin and underlying tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation. They can vary in severity, ranging from minor superficial burns to deep tissue damage. Burns are a common type of injury that can occur in various settings, including accidents at home, workplace incidents, or exposure to fire or hot surfaces.

There are different types of burns, including thermal burns (caused by heat), chemical burns (caused by exposure to corrosive substances), electrical burns (caused by electric current passing through the body), and radiation burns (caused by exposure to radiation). The severity of a burn is categorized into degrees:

  1. First-degree burns: These affect only the outer layer of the skin (epidermis) and result in redness, pain, and mild swelling. They usually heal within a week without scarring.
  2. Second-degree burns: These affect both the outer layer of the skin and the underlying layer (dermis). They are characterized by redness, pain, blisters, and swelling. Healing time can vary depending on the depth of the burn, and scarring may occur.
  3. Third-degree burns: These are the most severe and extend through all layers of the skin. They may appear white, brown, or charred and can cause numbness due to nerve damage. Third-degree burns often require medical intervention and may result in significant scarring and long-term complications.

SYMPTOMS of burns

The symptoms of burns can vary depending on the degree and severity of the injury:

  • Redness: The affected area may appear red or discolored.
  • Pain: Burns can cause pain, ranging from mild discomfort to severe pain, depending on the depth and location of the burn.
  • Swelling: Inflammation and swelling can occur as a response to tissue damage.
  • Blisters: Second-degree burns may result in the formation of fluid-filled blisters.
  • Peeling or shedding skin: As burns heal, the damaged skin may peel or shed.
  • Scarring: Severe burns can cause permanent scarring and changes in skin texture.
  • Numbness: Deep burns may damage nerves, leading to numbness in the affected area.

microcurrent therapy for burns

Microcurrent therapy can be a valuable adjunct therapy for managing burns and promoting healing. The application of low-level electrical currents during microcurrent therapy can have several beneficial effects on the injured tissues, including:

Microcurrent therapy stimulates cellular repair and promotes tissue regeneration, which can help expedite the healing process of burns.

Microcurrent therapy has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help decrease inflammation in the burned area. This can alleviate pain, swelling, and redness associated with burns.

Microcurrent therapy can help alleviate pain and discomfort caused by burns. The electrical currents can stimulate the release of endorphins, which are natural pain-relieving chemicals produced by the body.

Microcurrent therapy promotes blood flow and oxygenation to the injured area, facilitating the delivery of nutrients and removal of waste products. This can support the healing process and prevent complications.

By promoting healthy tissue regeneration, microcurrent therapy may help minimize scarring and improve the overall appearance of the healed burn site.