# Burn \[why doesn't it hurt?\] **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [September 26, 2016, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/burn-why-doesnt-it-hurt/766934 "2016-09-26T15:21:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2016, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/burn-why-doesnt-it-hurt/766934/61 "2016-10-01T02:39:50Z")
> [@OleOneEye](#): > > We’re not going to get a proper resolution to this story, are we? It sounds like it’s been resolved. > [@Allison27](#): > > Thank you everybody for your advice 🙂 Thats why I asked. Ive never been burned like that before so I was a bit confused as to why it didnt hurt at all. Ive taken the necessary steps and got it looked at and taken care of. ---
**Author:** ![raventhief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raventhief/32/4_2.png) [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2016, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/burn-why-doesnt-it-hurt/766934/62 "2016-10-01T02:52:15Z")
I too would like some more detail. was it 3rd degree? ---
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2016, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/burn-why-doesnt-it-hurt/766934/63 "2016-10-01T04:43:48Z")
If it \*was \*3rd degree, the OP sure sounded very blithe or light about it. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2016, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/burn-why-doesnt-it-hurt/766934/64 "2016-10-01T11:30:39Z")
> [@Velocity](#): > > If it \*was \*3rd degree, the OP sure sounded very blithe or light about it. So then, you’re giving her the third degree about her third degree? ---
**Author:** ![OleOneEye](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/f14d63/32.png) [@OleOneEye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OleOneEye)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2016, 9:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/burn-why-doesnt-it-hurt/766934/65 "2016-10-02T09:41:01Z")
The last update was nearly five days ago - maybe she died. ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2016, 8:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/burn-why-doesnt-it-hurt/766934/66 "2016-10-09T08:10:04Z")
I have seen a lot of burns professionally. First degree burns are like sunburns and not always painful. Second degree burns blister. Deeper burns look bad and destroy nerves, I worry when burns are not painful. In addition to infection, severe burns can often be fatal if extensive. They can lead to breathing problems if near the neck, severe dehydration, hand and limb problems, compartment syndrome, aesthetic concerns, etc. ---
**Author:** ![Richard\_Pearse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/richard_pearse/32/13144_2.png) [@Richard\_Pearse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Pearse)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2016, 9:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/burn-why-doesnt-it-hurt/766934/67 "2016-10-09T09:36:21Z")
> [@OleOneEye](#): > > The last update was nearly five days ago - maybe she died. I’m guessing that it was either very minor and she’s a bit embarrassed about a big deal being made over it, or it was quite serious and she’s embarrassed about not getting straight to the doctor. Either way I doubt we will hear any more about it. ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2016, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/burn-why-doesnt-it-hurt/766934/68 "2016-10-09T12:18:07Z")
Or it’s possible she was admitted to the hospital for treatment and is not able to access the Dope. Either way, I wish her well. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/burn-why-doesnt-it-hurt/766934.md?page=3)