mild burns
First-degree skin damage
Mild burns are minor burns that damage only the outer layer of skin, causing redness and pain but no blistering.
They typically heal on their own within a week or two: Run mild burns under cool water for ten minutes.
Also called first-degree burns.
Compare with more severe burns that blister or char tissue.
- sunburnUV-induced skin inflammation
- first degreeInitial academic credential
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- red markInked notation indicating error
- blistersRaised fluid-filled skin
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