Burn

First degree burn

First degree burns only affect the outer layer of the skin, the epidermis. The burn area is red, slightly swollen, and without blisters. First degree burns usually heal without problems and long-term damage is rare.

Second degree burn

A second degree burn causes redness and swelling and the area is extremely painful. A common characteristic is the formation of fluid filled blisters. Second degree burns involve the outer layer of the skin, the epidermis, and part of the deeper layer of the skin, the dermis.

Third degree burn

The damage extends deeper into the skin tissues. Most common symptoms are dry and leathery. The burned skin may look white or charred. Often there is lack of pain because nerve endings have been destroyed. Third degree burns always need immediate medical attention.

The wound should be rinsed immediately under cool running water for approx. 5 -10 minutes or until pain subsides. Do not apply ice. Cooling the burn is known to relieve the pain and to reduce swelling by conducting heat away from the skin and to help to prevent blister formation.

Alternatively, Elastoplast SOS Burn Spray can also be used to cool the skin immediately after the burn has occurred.

Dry the wound carefully and avoid further damage to the vulnerable skin.
Cover the burn with a burn plaster such as Elastoplast SOS Burn Plaster. The plaster is very skin friendly, breathable and easy to remove. The hydrogel technology continuously moisturises the wound and creates optimal healing conditions

For first and second degree burns you should seek medical advice if the burned area is large or if the burned area shows signs of infection such as redness, heat, swelling, pain, itching or burning.

For third-degree burns you should seek medical attention in all cases.
Further medical attention is necessary if a child is burned or if the burn is on sensitive parts of the body e.g. on the face or if you have any questions or concerns.
If you have any questions or concerns consult a medical professional.

The SOS Burn plaster, with its soft hydrogel wound pad, cools the wound immediately and provides instant pain relief. The wound is protected against external influences like dirt and infection. In case of blistering and broken skin the hydrogel offers moist wound healing conditions and prevents scab formation. Clinical investigations have shown that wounds heal faster in a moist environment and with a reduced likelihood of scarring.

The SOS Burn plaster consists of two zones. The flat border is coated with a very skin friendly adhesive designed to adhere well to intact skin. The cushioning pad in the centre has minimal adhesion, but just enough to keep close contact to the burn. In case of exudating burns the hydrogel technology ensures that the wound pad does not stick to the sensitive burned area.

The SOS Burn plaster is especially suitable for long-term usage. You can leave it in place up to several days. Provided that no signs of infection occur, the healing process should not be interrupted by changing the plaster too often.

No, the SOS Burn plaster is meant for first and minor second degree burns. Larger, deeper burns need medical attention.

Blisters should not be broken since they act as coverage for the injured skin layer underneath and protect against infection. Additionally, the wound fluid inside the blister promotes the healing process of the wound. The SOS Burn plaster protects the blister or even replaces the protective function if the blister breaks.

Yes, you can. Use the SOS Burn Spray as directed immediately after a burn has occured. Remove any excess foam after the initial pain has stopped. Then apply the SOS Burn plaster to the dry skin and use as directed.

The soothing foam mousse formula cools the burn to a temperature below the body’s natural pain relief barrier. Cooling the burn is known to relieve pain and prevent the formation of blisters.

The product should be applied immediately for the first treatment of light burns. Shake the can well and spray from a distance of approx. 10 cm to a thickness of 0.5 cm. Application can be repeated if necessary. The product can easily be removed with a tissue.

No you can’t. The SOS Burn Spray is intended for treatment of superficial first degree burns characterised by redness of the skin and no blister formation. The SOS Burn Spray should not be used on open wounds.

The product can easily be removed with a tissue.