Question
My daughter was playing with fire during the New Year’s celebration a year ago in the countryside and accidentally got burned by boiling water. To this day, the scars on her hand and leg are still quite noticeable. Can you please explain the impact of burn grafting on children?
Answer
A two-year-old girl suffered burns to her skin during a fire. Burns are generally categorized into three degrees. First-degree burns only damage the superficial layer of the skin. The affected area may be slightly red and swollen, without blisters, and pain is pronounced. Second-degree burns involve skin damage, regional swelling, pain, and blisters of varying sizes. Third-degree burns extend into the subcutaneous tissue, affecting fat, muscle, and bone. They appear gray or reddish-brown. Scarring hyperplasia is common in deep second-degree or third-degree burns. Skin grafting can be performed for treatment, which will not affect the child’s growth and development.