A burn, in a medical sense, is a type of injury caused by drastic temperature disparities, chemicals, radiation, or friction. In traditional classification, a burn can be one of six degrees. Current classification refers to how deep the damage is or "thickness" of the injury. A burn can affect people of any age although some are at higher risk than others. In most cases burns occur in the home and can be taken care of with home treatment.
Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have a burn, please consult your doctor.
Burn Discussion and Blogs
BSTTW: Message Board
Experience Project: I Am a Burn Survivor
Burn Survivors Support Blog: Re-Building Lives,One Skin Graft At A Time (Dec. 2, 2007)
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Fast Facts
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Degrees
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Fact:
Sunburn is a typical example of a first degree burn
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Second degree burns
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Third degree burns
skin charred and leathery, usually not painful because nerves endings are damaged, require skin grafting
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Fact:
Burn areas usually swell immediately
