Where it's found

The skin is made up of three layers, each with its own important parts. The outside layer is called the epidermis, the next layer down is called the Dermis, and the third/bottom layer is called the Subcutaneous layer.

What make's it up, and it's function

The Subcutaneous layer is made up of mostly fat. Some of the functions include helping your body stay warm and providing support, for example if you bang into something or fall down. The subcutaneous layer also helps hold your skin to all tissues underneath it.

Purpose of Adipose

Adipose accumulates in the deepest level of the skin, the subcutaneous layer, providing insulation, cushion in the skin and providing protection from cold temperatures.

Types of Burns?

Burns are classified based upon their depth.

First degree burn's

• cause local inflammation of the skin.
  Ex: Sunburns are often categorized as first degree burns.



• This kind of burn is characterized by pain, redness, and a mild amount of swelling.



• The skin may be very tender to touch



• First-degree burns affect only the epidermis, or outer layer of skin.
  

Second degree burns

• Deeper and in addition to the pain, redness and inflammation, there is also blistering of the skin.
  


• Second-degree burns involve the epidermis and part of the dermis layer of skin
  

Third degree burns

• Deeper still, involving all layers of the skin, in effect killing that area of skin.



• Nerves and blood vessels are damaged.



• Third degree burns appear white and leathery and tend to be relatively painless.



• Third-degree burns destroy the epidermis and dermis it may also damage the underlying bones, muscles, and tendons.
  
  

http://www.video.about.com/firstaid/Burns.htm
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WHAT ARE THE CAUSES!

First-degree burns, in most cases, are caused by the following:

• mild sunburn
• flash burn - a sudden, brief burst of heat

Second-degree burns, in most cases, are caused by the following:

• scald injuries
• flames
• skin that briefly comes in contact with a hot object

Third-degree burns, in most cases, are caused by the following:

• a scalding liquid
• skin that comes in contact with a hot object for an extended period of time
• flames from a fire
• an electrical source
• a chemical source

How can you prevent burns?

Take special care around children. Prevent them from going to an area without adult supervision where they may be burned, and store chemicals and matches where they cannot reach them. Prevents burns from happening by making your home safe. For example, install smoke detectors, check wiring and remove chemicals.

Treatments for First degree burns!

Treatment for first-degree burn: Specific treatment for a first-degree burn will be determined by your child's physician, based on the following:

• your child's age, overall health, and medical history
• extent of the burn
• location of the burn
• cause of the burn
• your child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
• your opinion or preference

First-degree burns usually heal on their own within a week. Treatment may depend on the severity of the burn and may include the following:

• cold compresses
• lotion or ointments
• acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain

First-degree burns are usually not bandaged. Consult your child's physician for additional treatment for first-degree burns

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Treatments for Second degree burns!

Treatment for second-degree burns:

Superficial second-degree burns usually heal in about three weeks, as long as the wound is kept clean and protected. Deep second-degree burns may take longer than three weeks to heal. Specific treatment for a second-degree burn will be determined by your child's physician, based on the following:

• your child's age, overall health, and medical history
• extent of the burn
• location of the burn
• cause of the burn
• your child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
• your opinion or preference

A second-degree burn that does not cover more than 10 percent of the skin's surface can usually be treated in an outpatient setting. Treatment depends on the severity of the burn and may include the following:

• antibiotic ointments
• dressing changes one or two times a day depending on the severity of the burn
• daily cleaning of the wound to remove dead skin or ointment
• possibly systemic antibiotics

Wound cleaning and dressing changes may be painful. In these cases, an analgesic (pain reliever) may need to be given. In addition, any blisters that have formed should not be burst.

Treatments for Third degree burns!

Treatment for third-degree burns:

Specific treatment for a third-degree burn is determined by your child's physician, based on the following:

• your child's age, overall health, and medical history
• extent of the burn
• location of the burn
• cause of the burn
• your child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
• your opinion or preference

Treatment for third-degree burns depend on the amount of body surface area that has been affected. The burn severity will be determined by your child's physician. Treatment for third-degree burns may include the following:

• early cleaning and removing dead skin and tissue from the burned area. This procedure can be done in a special bathtub in the hospital or as a surgical procedure.

• intravenous (IV) fluids containing electrolytes
  
• antibiotics by intravenous (IV) or by mouth
  
• antibiotic ointments or creams
  
• a warm, humid environment for the burn
  
• nutritional supplements and a high-protein diet
  
• pain medications
  
• skin grafting (may be required to achieve closure of the wounded area)
  
• functional and cosmetic reconstruction

The use of cadaver and artificial skin in burn treatment

For many severely burned patients skin grafts using their own healthy skin is not possible because they have very little healthy skin or they are not strong enough for surgery. The other alternatives to cover burn wounds is to use cadaver skins or animal skin. 1997, a new synthetic product called Dermagraft-TC for patients and doctors; made from human cells and it is being used instead of cadaver skin.

Other types of research related to burn treatment

Healing ointment for severe burns: The new burn cure contains hormone-like substances which are removed from yeast (unicellular fungi) and fish-liver oils and stimulate (raises) the growth of any sort of cell.

Advance Hospitals in burn treatment

The University of Washington Harbor view Medical Center has treated over 15,000 patients since 1974 and has treated nearly all the burn victims in Washington.

References to all my Blogs =)

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-burns/FA00022

http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/skin.html

http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/information/anatomy/subcutaneous-tissue.htm

http://www.burnsurvivor.com/skin_substitutes.html

http://www.traumaburn.org/research/index.shtml

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,773799,00.html

http://www.helium.com/items/1359160-best-burn-units