First-degree burns are the least damaging of all burns.This type of burn affects only the epidermis or outer-most layer of the skin. First-degree burns cause minimal tissue damage. However, any type of burn is still painful and potentially damaging to the skin. A common example of a first-degree burn is a sunburn. Hot water or certain chemicals can also cause first-degree burns. Children and elderly people are especially at risk for complications with a first-degree burn.
Instructions
First-Degree Burns
1. See the skin turn red. Redness at the location of the burn is the first symptom of a first-degree burn.
2. Feel sensitivity and pain at the location of the burn. The burn will be very sensitive to the touch.
