Burn blister healing stages

A burn blister is a bubble of clear fluid under the skin that forms as the body's way of protecting a burned area.

The fluid, called serum, is similar to plasma (the clear liquid element in your blood) and contains proteins and other components believed to promote wound healing.

Burn blisters are different from the blisters that develop as a result of repeated friction, rashes, or pinched skin.

They commonly occur with second-degree burns from a heat source, chemicals, frostbite, or sunburn.

Types of Burn Blisters

There are three levels of burns that may require treatment. Some can be managed at home while others can be life-threatening and require immediate care by medical professionals.

• First-degree burns affect the outer (superficial) layer of the skin and don't always blister.
• Second-degree burns affect the outer and underlying layers of the skin and usually blister right away.
• Third-degree burns affect the deepest layers of the skin and may or may not include blisters.

Treatment for burn blisters will vary based

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