Burns
Burns are damaged tissues due to excessive heat intolerable to the skin, overexposure to the sun, abused skin due to radiation, and contact with electrical and chemical substances. The burns can be minor or life-threatening, depending on their degree or severity. Some types of burns could cause necrotizing fasciitis, like thermal, radiation, chemical, and electrical burns.
First, thermal burns are caused by direct contact with too much heat. A thermal burn harshly kills the tissue and skin cells, leaving an open wound on the skin. This can happen by accidentally spilling hot liquid on the body or touching a hot object. On the other hand, radiation burns are due to excessive exposure to UV rays and radiation. This is common after tanning, sunbathing, or a long trip to the beach. Next are chemical and electrical burns caused by exposure to detergents, strong acids, electric currents, and alkalis.
All these are burns that open and expose the skin to bacteria. These wounds are a gateway for the bacteria to pass through the epidermis to damage the skin tissues further. As the bacteria infects the skin tissues, it also affects the healing of the burned area. This will lead to complications and severe damage if not treated well.
