Burn refers to an injury to the skin or other tissue caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, radiation, or friction. Burns can vary in severity and can affect different layers of the skin, including the epidermis (outermost layer), dermis (middle layer), and subcutaneous tissue (innermost layer).
Burns are classified based on their severity:
First-degree burn: A superficial burn that affects only the outer layer of skin (epidermis), causing redness, pain, and swelling.
Second-degree burn: A deeper burn that affects the epidermis and the dermis, causing blistering, pain, and swelling.
Third-degree burn: The most severe type of burn that affects all layers of the skin and can also damage underlying tissue, causing numbness, charred skin, and deep tissue damage.
Treatment for burns depends on their severity and can include first aid measures such as cooling the burn with water, keeping the area clean, and covering the affected area with a sterile dressing. More severe burns may require medical treatment, such as medications, wound care, and surgical interventions.
