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- Least serious type of burnMilton S. Hershey Medical Center College of Medicine: Burns: First Degree
- Long term tissue damage is rareUniversity of Utah Health Sciences Center: First-Degree Burns
- Mild sunburn is usually first-degreeUniversity of Utah Health Sciences Center: First-Degree Burns
- Hot water greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit can cause first-degree burnMilton S. Hershey Medical Center College of Medicine: Burns: First Degree
- Usually heals within 7 daysBurn Free: First-degree Burn
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First-degree burns affect the epidermis, or outer layer of the skin.Healthier at Home: First-Degree Burns Hot water, cigarettes and hot grease are the most common causes of first-degree burns.Milton S. Hershey Medical Center: Burns: First Degree
Symptoms
Skin is usually sore, red in color and sensitive to touch. Skin could also be moist, itchy and swollen. A headache and a low grade fever may also be experienced.Milton S. Hershey Medical Center College of Medicine: Burns: First Degree-
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First-Degree Burn Questions
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