 [ Symptoms ] how long does it take for minor chemical burns to heal do chem burns involve nerve dammage this was caused by mortar mix [ Disease ] i am sorry you got burned by mortar mix i will bet that was unpleasant to answer your question burns no matter the cause are categorized by the degree of tissue damage here is 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 is 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 is 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 is worth getting it looked at by a medical professional feel better soon