This second-degree burn was caused by scalding with hot water. The woman involved was carrying a pot of boiling water and lost her grip on one handle. The water spilled on her left hand.

chest and hand Jay Leno is recovering from surgery due to second- and third-degree burns after a gasoline fire this past weekend, according to his doctor. Dr. Peter Grossman, medical director at ...

These symptoms include: Second-degree sunburn may take several weeks to heal. Treatment may require specialist burn cream and burn dressings. Occasionally, people with severe sunburn may need ...

One of the most important things to do if you burn your hand is to act fast. Burns cause different degrees of damage. A first-degree burn is minor and only affects the outer layer of the skin.