First-degree and superficial
second-degree burns can be very painful because of the
tissue damage. Deep second-degree or
third-degree burns may not cause pain at first,
because nerve damage has occurred.
Your burn may be more serious than you first thought, or it may be
getting infected if your pain increases:
- During the first 24 hours or continues longer
than 48 hours.
- When you move the burned area.
Your health professional can evaluate your increasing or continued
pain.
