Skin Burns of the Head and Neck

Burns of the face and neck are devastating injuries with significant psychological and functional morbidity. A detailed understanding of the severity of head and neck burns is key to effective acute management of these injuries and prevention of long-term complications. This article focuses on acute management of burns of the face and skin both in the inpatient setting and managing the sequelae of facial burns including hypertrophic scarring, contractures, and functional issues such as microstomia and ectropion.