i'm sorry you got burned by mortar mix. i'll bet that was unpleasant! to answer your question. burns no matter the cause are categorized by the degree of tissue damage. here's a rundown: first-degree burn: dry appearance; red; painful; like a superficial sunburn second-degree burn: moist appearance; often blistered or oozing; often red but may be white in appearance; may be extremely painful or you may have reduced sensation in the burned area third-degree burn: severe burn that destroys all layers of the skin leading to a dry black or white appearance; not painful this is a very general overview of burn classifications. the tricky part comes with second-degree burns which can be partial- or full-thickness. if you get a severe burn that appears dry and you have a reduced sensation in the area (full-thickness second-degree burn) you should seek medical attention. you describe your chemical burn as "minor. " if that's the case the burned skin should peel off over the course of about a week and the pain should clear up. if your mild burn has not cleared up within a week or if it appears to be getting worse instead of better then you should seek medical attention. it's possible the burn was more serious than you thought. also a minor burn should not cause any nerve damage because it only affects the topmost layer of skin. again if you feel a burn has caused nerve damage it's worth getting it looked at by a medical professional. feel better soon!
how long does it take for minor chemical burns to heal? do chem burns involve nerve dammage? this was caused by mortar mix