A first-degree burn is also called a superficial burn or wound. It’s an injury that affects the first layer of your skin. First-degree burns are one of the mildest forms of skin injuries, and they ...

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Many first degree burns are sunburns, but others result from contact with a hot stove, a hot liquid, a chemical, or an electrical outlet. A person may be able to treat a first degree burn with home ...