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
Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have a first-degree burn, please consult your doctor.
First-Degree Burn Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov: First-Degree Burn Clinical Trials
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Hot water greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit can cause first-degree burnMilton S. Hershey Medical Center College of Medicine: Burns: First Degree
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