first-degree burn
Mild skin damage
A first-degree burn is the mildest type of burn, affecting only the outer layer of skin.
It causes redness, pain, and minor swelling but no blistering: Mild sunburn is a first-degree burn.
These burns typically heal within a week without scarring.
Compare second-degree and third-degree burns, which damage deeper tissue.
Outermost tissue layer
- superficialLacking depth or substance
- skin surfaceOutermost bodily tissue layer
- outer layerOutermost covering surface
- localizedRestricted to one place
Scale with lowered third
- mildModerate in intensity
- superficialLacking depth or substance
- self-limitingAutomatically constraining its scope
- low-riskMinimal potential for harm
Crimson-hued state
- painBodily or emotional distress
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- warmthHeat you feel
dryness · sensitivity · erythema · blanching · stinging · soreness · irritation · discomfort
Medicinal succulent for skin
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- bandageWound covering strip
healing · antiseptic · hydrocortisone · petroleum jelly · pain relief · over-the-counter · home care · recovery
Burn with hot liquid
- hot waterHeated liquid, or trouble
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
- stoveKitchen heating appliance
- curling ironHeated hair styling tool
hot pan · friction · grease splatter · exhaust pipe · radiator · fireplace · hot metal · chemical exposure
epidermis
Outermost tissue layer
- superficialLacking depth or substance
- skin surfaceOutermost bodily tissue layer
- outer layerOutermost covering surface
minor
Scale with lowered third
- mildModerate in intensity
- superficialLacking depth or substance
- self-limitingAutomatically constraining its scope
redness
Crimson-hued state
- painBodily or emotional distress
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
warmth · dryness · sensitivity · erythema · blanching · stinging · soreness · irritation · discomfort · tightness
aloe vera
Medicinal succulent for skin
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
bandage · healing · antiseptic · hydrocortisone · petroleum jelly · pain relief · over-the-counter · home care · recovery · soothing
scald
Burn with hot liquid
curling iron · hot pan · friction · grease splatter · exhaust pipe · radiator · fireplace · hot metal · chemical exposure · radiation
- burnsscald, scalds
- fire hazardswildfire, gasoline, forest fire, matches, house fire