First-degree. These burns only affect the outer layer of your skin, called the epidermis. A mild sunburn’s one example. Your skin may be red and painful, but you won’t have any blisters.

Burns are classified into three main categories: first-degree, second-degree and third-degree burns. Each type varies in severity, from mild redness and swelling to deeper tissue damage that ...

Treatment for burn blisters will vary based on the severity of the underlying burn. Basic first aid can help first-degree and mild second-degree burns, while more advanced care is necessary for ...

Cuts and burns are often injuries that can be treated with simple at-home first aid, but moderate to severe ones may need medical attention. Advertisement SKIP ADVERTISEMENT ...

Burns are categorized by their depth and severity. Superficial burns, known as first-degree burns, affect only the epidermis, which is the outer layer of skin. The burn site will often be red, but ...

First-degree burns, and most second-degree burns, heal with at-home treatments. Third-degree burns can be life-threatening and require specialized medical care,” according to the Cleveland Clinic.

TULSA, Okla. — A nurse at Hillcrest's Burn Center warned about the severity of firework related burns ahead of July 4th. Jessica Pilgrim, a registered nurse at Hillcrest Medical Center's Burn Center, ...

First-degree burns only affect the outermost layer of skin and appear as red, painful or dry with very rare long-term skin damage. Second-degree burns reach the second layer of skin, ...