How long does it take for a superficial second-degree burn to heal?

Usually superficial second-degree burns heal within 2 weeks. Burns are tissue damage caused by heat, and are clinically categorized according to the degree of burn damage as first-degree burns, superficial second-degree burns, deep second-degree burns, and third-degree burns. Superficial second-degree burns refer to injuries to the superficial layer of the dermis, preserving some of the cells of the basal layer. Formal treatment in the case of two weeks to heal, through timely cold therapy first aid, face and other parts of the body can be healed in about 10 days, but if the improper treatment leads to infection, the use of local remedies, etc., can make the healing time is prolonged for several weeks not to heal, or even leave a scar. After the occurrence of burns patients need to be timely treatment through cold compresses, disinfection, topical burn ointment, superficial second-degree burns generally have a good prognosis.