Burns And Scalds - NHS

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Burns and scalds are damage to the skin usually caused by heat. Both are treated in the same way.

A burn is caused by dry heat – by an iron or fire, for example. A scald is caused by something wet, such as hot water or steam.

The palm of a burnt hand covered in red blisters Credit:

SCOTT CAMAZINE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY https://www.sciencephoto.com/media/98607/view

Burns can be very painful and may cause:

  • red or peeling skin
  • blisters
  • swelling
  • white or charred skin

The amount of pain you feel is not always related to how serious the burn is. Even a very serious burn may be relatively painless.

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