Burns are categorized by their depth and severity. Superficial burns, known as first-degree burns, affect only the epidermis, ...

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 ...

Mild burns usually heal in around 1 week without scarring. A second-degree burn damages the epidermis and the top of the second layer of skin, called the dermis. Another name for this injury is a ...