Sunburn, Thermal, and Chemical Injuries to the Skin.

Prim Care

Department of Family & Community Medicine, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, H154, Hershey, PA 17033, USA; Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, H154, Hershey, PA 17033, USA.

Published: December 2015

Sunburn, thermal, and chemical injuries to the skin are common in the United States and worldwide. Initial management is determined by type and extent of injury with special care to early management of airway, breathing, and circulation. Fluid management has typically been guided by the Parkland formula, whereas some experts now question this. Each type of skin injury has its own pathophysiology and resultant complications. All primary care physicians should have at least a basic knowledge of management of acute and chronic skin injuries.

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