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first degree burn

Etiology: - see burn Pathologgy: - partial epidermal thickness burn Clinical manifestations: 1) 1st & second degree burns are hypersensitive & painful 2) erythema 3) dry skin 4) edema Complications: - see burn Management: 1) cooling, ice or cold compresses 2) analgesics 3) emollient 4) topical anesthetic 5) 1st degree burns will heal spontaneously without scarring in 3-4 days 6) dressing not indicated 7) also see burn

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References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 16, 18. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2012, 2018.