How long does it take for the skin to recover?

If the skin recovers well after a burn, it will not leave too big a mark, but severe cases will still leave a black mark. The recovery time of this mark is largely related to the degree of the burn. We believe that burns can be divided into three levels, and the recovery time gradually increases as the level increases. The main reason why burns cause the skin to darken is that burns kill local tissue cells of the skin. Secondly, it causes the stratum corneum to be exposed to ultraviolet rays after it becomes ineffective. These two are the direct factors for the skin to darken after burns.

How long does it take for burns to heal?

Everyone's physique is different, so the time it takes for the skin to recover from a burn and turn black will also be different. But in general, the time it takes for the skin to recover can be determined based on the severity of the burn.

First degree burns

The degree of burns is relatively mild. The wound is slightly red and swollen, the pain is not intense, and no blisters appear. If it is a first-degree burn, the skin will generally return to its original color after 2 to 3 weeks.

Second degree burns

After a burn, the wound will be obviously red and swollen, blisters will appear, and the pain will be severe. If it is a second-degree burn, it may take more than a month for the skin color to return to normal.

Third degree burns

The burns are so severe that not only the surface of the skin, but also the fat, muscles and even bones under the skin have been damaged. In the case of a third-degree burn, it is difficult for the skin to return to its normal skin color.

Why does the skin turn black after being burned?

1. Local tissue necrosis

Due to the high temperature, when the skin is burned, local cell tissue necrosis occurs, causing the skin to turn black.

2. Melanin deposition

The stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the skin, is damaged due to burns. One of the functions of the stratum corneum is to help the human body resist a large amount of ultraviolet rays. When the skin loses its stratum corneum, the pigment is deposited due to the exposure to ultraviolet rays, and the skin will become darker.

What to do if the skin turns black due to burns

1. Apply burn ointment or honey

It is recommended to apply burn ointment or honey on the wound, because burn ointment can promote wound healing, and honey contains certain acidic substances that can prevent the wound from being infected by bacteria. At the same time, honey can moisturize the skin and has a good effect on wound recovery.

2. Vitamin C supplement

Because vitamin C can regulate the metabolism of certain amino acids and restore the metabolism of pigments in cells to normal, while maintaining the permeability of blood vessels and promoting wound healing, vitamin C can be supplemented by eating fruits such as kiwi, strawberries, and grapes.