Doctors rate the severity of burns by how deep the skin damage is on a patient. It may take up to two days for the symptoms of a severe burn to develop. Burns are rated at three levels: 1st Degree Burn, 2nd Degree Burn, and 3rd Degree Burn. • 1st Degree Burn – A burn at this level only affects the outermost layer of the skin, the epidermis. This is usually denoted by pain and redness of the skin. • 2nd Degree Burn – This burn affects not only the outermost layer of the skin, the epidermis but also the next layer, the dermis. These burns are painful and can cause scarring. You may see blisters, swelling, and red or white splotchy skin. • 3rd Degree Burn – The most severe burn reaches the fat layer beneath your skin. Burnt areas may look black, white, or brown and appear leathery. A 3rd-degree burn will cause numbness as it often destroys the nerves. This type of burn usually requires treatment by a specialist. You should visit Eastside Urgent Care if you are suffering from 1st or 2nd-degree burns that cover your feet, face, hands, groin, buttocks, a large area of your body, or a major joint. Also, any burn caused by chemicals, electricity, or causes difficulty breathing, should be immediately evaluated by a doctor. If burns treated at home show additional symptoms, come to our clinic today so our professionals can evaluate them. Additional symptoms include: • Signs of infection • Increased pain • Increased swelling & redness • A blister that has not healed in two weeks • Significant scarring Our walk-in urgent care center is located at 872 Ohio Pike Cincinnati, OH 45245. We can treat you for burns with no appointment needed Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 7:00 PM and on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:00 PM. For more information, contact us or book a same-day priority appointment. We serve patients from Cincinnati OH, Covedale OH, Delhi OH, St Bernard OH, Wilders KY, and Elmwood Place OH.