Comment on Anon needs medical attention
sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks agoExactly.
- 1st degree burn (i.e. regular sunburn) - cool it down and get some lotion or something on it
- 2nd degree burn (i.e. blisters) - clean and cover it; repeat w/ fresh bandages as needed
- 3rd degree burn (i.e. many layers of skin) - seek medical attention
InputZero@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
A second degree burn can require medical attention if it’s in a painful location, if there are complications from healing or if it is a lot of skin. A second or even first degree burn can be life threatening depending on how much has been burnt. Aka, use your best judgement.
sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
Exactly. When in doubt, seek medical attention.
But for something localized like this, self-medication is more than reasonable.