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What are Burns?
Burns are a form of injury to the body that causes tissue damage. Burns are rated based upon their severity. First-degree
burns, or common household burns, are those that would be considered minor. For instance, spilling hot water on the
body, or a finger burn from a candle flame would be considered minor if they have not penetrated more than the outer layer
of skin. It is important that the burn also not involve more extensive parts of the hands, feet, face, groin, buttocks, or a major
joint. Simple first aid creams can relieve the burning sensation, along with over-the-counter pain analgesics to relieve any
accompanying pain.
A second-degree burn will affect both the first and second layer of skin (also known as the dermis) causing blisters to
form. The skin’s color will redden or become “splotchy”. These burns can produce more severe pain than first-degree
burns, along with swelling. If the burn is no larger than 3 inches (7.5 centimeters) in diameter, it can be treated as a minor
burn. If it covers a much larger area of the body, or if it is on the hands, feet, face, groin, buttocks, or a major joint, it will
likely require medical help to safeguard against any serious complications.
Third-degree burns are those most likely to occur in serious fires or chemical spills, either in the home or industrial areas.
The deepest layer of the skin is destroyed along with the tissues underneath the skin. This serious burn would likely
require skin grafts in order to heal the body. Such burns can take months, and even years to heal, with and without
scarring. A long-term treatment for this would likely require lengthy hospital stays, and ongoing physical and psychological
therapy.
The most effective guard against the serious effects of burns is prevention. If you are burned, remember to assess the
degree of the burn so you can seek the appropriate care. Treatment of a burn with laser therapy can speed healing time by
stimulating circulation and cell growth.
Burns are a form of injury to the body that causes tissue damage. Burns are rated based upon their severity. First-degree
burns, or common household burns, are those that would be considered minor. For instance, spilling hot water on the
body, or a finger burn from a candle flame would be considered minor if they have not penetrated more than the outer layer
of skin. It is important that the burn also not involve more extensive parts of the hands, feet, face, groin, buttocks, or a major
joint. Simple first aid creams can relieve the burning sensation, along with over-the-counter pain analgesics to relieve any
accompanying pain.
A second-degree burn will affect both the first and second layer of skin (also known as the dermis) causing blisters to
form. The skin’s color will redden or become “splotchy”. These burns can produce more severe pain than first-degree
burns, along with swelling. If the burn is no larger than 3 inches (7.5 centimeters) in diameter, it can be treated as a minor
burn. If it covers a much larger area of the body, or if it is on the hands, feet, face, groin, buttocks, or a major joint, it will
likely require medical help to safeguard against any serious complications.
Third-degree burns are those most likely to occur in serious fires or chemical spills, either in the home or industrial areas.
The deepest layer of the skin is destroyed along with the tissues underneath the skin. This serious burn would likely
require skin grafts in order to heal the body. Such burns can take months, and even years to heal, with and without
scarring. A long-term treatment for this would likely require lengthy hospital stays, and ongoing physical and psychological
therapy.
The most effective guard against the serious effects of burns is prevention. If you are burned, remember to assess the
degree of the burn so you can seek the appropriate care. Treatment of a burn with laser therapy can speed healing time by
stimulating circulation and cell growth.
| Laser Therapy for Burns |
| A burn indicates any damage to your body’s tissues that might be caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation. |
Burns are classified into three types:
First-degree burns—only the outer layer of skin is damaged.
Second-degree burns—both the outer layer and the layer underneath
is damaged.
Third-degree burns—the deepest layer of skin and tissue
underneath are damaged or destroyed.
Laser therapy for the treatment of burns utilizes what is known as
“cold laser”; this refers to the use of low-intensity, or low levels, of
laser light. This therapy can reduce pain and inflammation, especially
for second and third-degree burns.
First-degree burns—only the outer layer of skin is damaged.
Second-degree burns—both the outer layer and the layer underneath
is damaged.
Third-degree burns—the deepest layer of skin and tissue
underneath are damaged or destroyed.
Laser therapy for the treatment of burns utilizes what is known as
“cold laser”; this refers to the use of low-intensity, or low levels, of
laser light. This therapy can reduce pain and inflammation, especially
for second and third-degree burns.
How Can Laser Therapy Assist Healing for Burns?
The main goal of laser therapy in healing wounds that occur as a result of serious burns is to stimulate the skin.
Stimulation of the skin can reduce the risk of infection and promote healing, even after skin grafting in the case of serious
burns. Laser therapy that can reduce pain and inflammation accompanying a burn and will thus promote circulation and
movement. Laser therapy as an alternative medical treatment is not the same as the use of lasers in conventional
medicine for surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy; these lasers can be much more powerful allowing for tissue to be
cut or destroyed.
Why Use Laser Therapy to Treat Burns?
Low-level or cold laser therapy is recognized as a viable alternative treatment to stimulate healing in the treatment of burns
or other skin conditions, such as diabetic wounds. Laser therapy practitioners claim that treatment with lasers can reduce
pain and inflammation, thus helping to heal wounds.
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been said to produce the following results essential to healing wounds and burns:
Healing serious wounds such as those that occur with third-degree or some second-degree burns necessitates increased
oxygen flow through the blood in order to heal. Stimulation is determined to be essential in assisting circulation, especially
in diabetics whose oxygen flow is hampered by the disease.
In 2001, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared certain laser equipment for biological use in various
treatments and therapies. The FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health provides a consumer staff for determination
of the safety of laser equipment and laser manufacturers, and can be consulted when any question regarding safety arises.
Medical research and professionals have not thoroughly proven scientific claims of success in the treatment of burns with
laser therapy. However, extensive use of light treatments for other conditions has provided data that indicates the
therapeutic benefits of laser therapy. For instance, researchers have observed altered hormone levels in the body when
laser therapy is used in the treatment of depression and sleep disorders. This data points to the validity of the value of laser
therapy in both traditional and alternative medical treatments and therapies.
The main goal of laser therapy in healing wounds that occur as a result of serious burns is to stimulate the skin.
Stimulation of the skin can reduce the risk of infection and promote healing, even after skin grafting in the case of serious
burns. Laser therapy that can reduce pain and inflammation accompanying a burn and will thus promote circulation and
movement. Laser therapy as an alternative medical treatment is not the same as the use of lasers in conventional
medicine for surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy; these lasers can be much more powerful allowing for tissue to be
cut or destroyed.
Why Use Laser Therapy to Treat Burns?
Low-level or cold laser therapy is recognized as a viable alternative treatment to stimulate healing in the treatment of burns
or other skin conditions, such as diabetic wounds. Laser therapy practitioners claim that treatment with lasers can reduce
pain and inflammation, thus helping to heal wounds.
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been said to produce the following results essential to healing wounds and burns:
- Increased tissue proliferation and regeneration
- Increased lymphatic flow
- Enhanced nerve regeneration and function
- Increased cell metabolism
- Increased circulation
- Decreased pain levels
Healing serious wounds such as those that occur with third-degree or some second-degree burns necessitates increased
oxygen flow through the blood in order to heal. Stimulation is determined to be essential in assisting circulation, especially
in diabetics whose oxygen flow is hampered by the disease.
In 2001, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared certain laser equipment for biological use in various
treatments and therapies. The FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health provides a consumer staff for determination
of the safety of laser equipment and laser manufacturers, and can be consulted when any question regarding safety arises.
Medical research and professionals have not thoroughly proven scientific claims of success in the treatment of burns with
laser therapy. However, extensive use of light treatments for other conditions has provided data that indicates the
therapeutic benefits of laser therapy. For instance, researchers have observed altered hormone levels in the body when
laser therapy is used in the treatment of depression and sleep disorders. This data points to the validity of the value of laser
therapy in both traditional and alternative medical treatments and therapies.
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