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 ...

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First-degree burns are minor and do not often cause burn blisters. First-degree burns may feel painful, look red, and may swell slightly. A sunburn is an example of a first-degree burn ...

For many people, the first symptom of a boiling water burn is sudden, sharp pain. However, third-degree burns, or full-thickness burns, damage the nerves under the skin and might not hurt at all.

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From minor discomfort to life-threatening emergencies, burn injuries are distressingly common and a major cause of death and disability in South Africa.