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There are three types of burns: ... First-degree burns damage only the outer layer of skin ... Burns can cause swelling, blistering, scarring and, in serious cases, shock and even death. They also can lead to infections because they damage your skin's protective barrier. Antibiotic creams can prevent or treat infections.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/burns.html
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/burns.html
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There are three levels of burns: ... First-degree burns affect only the outer layer of the skin. They cause pain, redness, and swelling. ... Third-degree (full thickness) burns extend into deeper tissues. They cause white or blackened, charred skin that may be numb.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000030.htm
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How to recognize and administer first aid for minor to serious burns. ... The least serious burns are those in which only the outer layer of skin is burned. The skin is usually red, with swelling and pain sometimes present. The outer layer of skin hasn't been burned through.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-burns/FA00022
www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-burns/FA00022
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The Robert Burns works archive, with full text indexed and searchable online. ... Post your Robert Burns announcements and Burns questions, or help others with answers. Identify a lost Robert Burns quote, promote your Burns Club or event, buy or sell Burns items, or value your grannie's rare Burns book!
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www.robertburns.org/
www.robertburns.org/
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Burns, especially scalds from hot water and liquids, are some of the most common childhood accidents. Minor burns often can be safely treated at home, but more serious burns require medical care. ... Types of Burns...
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kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/emergencies/burns.h...
kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/emergencies/burns.html
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Burn - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A burn is a type of injury that may be caused by heat, electricity, chemicals, light, radiation, or friction. Burns can be highly variable in terms of the tissue affected, the severity, and resultan...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burn
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