It's important to keep the area covered with cotton clothing. If the burn or scald is on your face, wear a peaked cap or wide-brimmed hat when you're out in the sun. Minor burns affecting the outer layer of skin and some of the underlying layer of tissue (superficial dermal burns) normally heal in around 14 days, leaving minimal scarring. The location of a second-degree burn varies based on the cause. Some common locations you could get a second-degree burn include your: The area can be exposed to sunshine again around 2 years after the injury, but it's still very important to apply a high-factor sun cream (SPF 30 or above) and stay out of the midday sun. When to get further medical advice

Sánchez-Pérez JF, Vicente-Agullo D, Barberá M, Castro-Rodríguez E, Cánovas M. Relationship between ultraviolet index (UVI) and first-, second- and third-degree sunburn using the Probit methodology. Sci Rep. 2019;9(1):733. doi:10.1038/s41598-018-36850-xBlood blisters: These blisters usually develop when something pinches part of your skin. They typically happen on the hands. It’s harder to prevent them, but take these steps: Skin-on-Skin® products are a strong, durable, and comfortable alternative to the typical bandage for blister care and skin protection. Not only do they protect your skin irritation or abrasion, but they hydrate the injured or affected area, soften the skin, and provide more relief overall. Soothing Protection

Prevention of skin pressure, rubbing, chafing, and blisters. Jar format is ideal for use in gymnastic Bachier M, Hammond SE, Williams R, Jancelewicz T, Feliz A. Pediatric scalds: Do cooking-related burns have a higher injury burden? J Surg Res. 2015;199(1):230-236. doi:10.1016/j.jss.2015.05.016 To find the best blister bandages, we first spoke with Patricia M. O'Donnell, DPM, a podiatrist at Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group in Naperville, Illinois, and Pamela Mehta, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and a medical advisor to The Good Feet Store. They helped us learn how to prevent and treat blisters, as well as what to look for in a soothing, effective blister bandage.One of the great advantages of Spenco Second Skin Blister Pads is that they last up to five days so you don’t have to change it daily. It’s easy to tear the skin again and again each time you change the pad or bandage, but in five days you can have pretty advanced healing so the tearing won’t happen. Some blister bandages are designed to treat blisters, while others help to prevent those painful fluid-filled sacs from forming. In some cases, products excel at both prevention and treatment. Be sure to choose the right product for your needs. Shape You should keep your burn covered for the first few days after the event as you let your skin heal. Make sure your blisters stay closed on your skin. If a blister breaks open, you should keep your burn covered with a bandage to prevent an infection. If the blister isn’t broken, you can let your burn air out or breathe without a bandage. What are the stages of healing for a second-degree burn? More severe and deeper burns can take months or even years to fully heal, and usually leave some visible scarring. Blisters