Cutaneous burns

It can vary from excellent to poor depending on the severity of the burn. Most burns are minor and the prognosis in these patients is excellent; however, major burns can be fatal.

Important factors influencing prognosis and healing time of a burn include:

• Location and extent of the burn

• Depth

• Patient factors (e.g., age, comorbidities)

First-degree and second-degree burns typically heal within one to two weeks and do not result in scarring. Deeper burns take longer to heal and may result in contraction and scarring with possible temporary or permanent disability.