I burned myself on the stove, but it didn’t look bad so I wasn’t worried. The next morning, the skin had turned red and the ...

A sunburn is an example of a first-degree burn, or if skin touches something hot very briefly. People will usually be able to treat first-degree burns at home and find that the burn heals within a ...

Burn victims should not attempt self-treatment and use creams, lotions or toothpaste on affected areas as this can lead to ...

A boiling water burn, or scald, can cause immediate pain. Treatment includes stopping contact with the water as soon as possible, running the affected area under cold water, and covering the burn.