Burn
Also called: burns
Damage to the skin or deeper tissues caused by sun, hot liquids, fire, electricity, or chemicals.
- Usually self-diagnosable
- Lab tests or imaging not required
- Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
The degree of severity of most burns is based on the size and depth of the burn. Electrical burns, however, are more difficult to diagnose because they're capable of causing significant injury beneath the skin without showing any signs of damage on the surface.
Very common: More than 3 million US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
Burns damage skin and tissue. Children and older adults are most at risk for burns from cooking accidents and fires, as well as sunburns.
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Aug 13, 2022 · Burns are tissue damage that results from heat, overexposure to the sun or other radiation, or chemical or electrical contact.
Oct 13, 2023 · Burns are a global public health problem, accounting for an estimated 180 000 deaths annually. The majority of these occur in low- and middle- ...
Aug 13, 2022 · Cool the burn. Hold the burned area under cool (not cold) running water or apply a cool, wet compress until the pain eases. Don't use ice.
Burns are characterized by severe skin damage that causes the affected cells to die. Most people can recover from burns without serious health consequences.