Even minor burns should be treated by a burn specialist. However, it's important to be seen at a burn center, such as Temple's, if you have:
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Partial thickness burns greater than 10% total body surface area
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Burns that involve the face, hands, feet, genitalia, perineum or major joints
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Third-degree burns of any kind
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Electrical burns, including lightning injury
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Chemical burns
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Inhalation burns
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Burn injury and any preexisting medical conditions that could complicate management, prolong recovery or affect mortality
- Burns and concomitant trauma (such as fractures) in which the burn injury poses the greatest risk or morbidity or mortality
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Burn injury and require special social, emotional or rehabilitative intervention
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Most burns require immediate medical attention. If you have experienced a burn that requires urgent medical attention, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Appointments for Non-Urgent Burns
If you have a non-urgent burn and would like a second opinion, schedule an appointment or call 800-TEMPLE-MED (800-836-7536) today.
Learn more about our doctors and care team who treat burns.
