Burn is an injury caused to the skin due to radiation, heat, electricity, chemicals, etc. The burns, which affects only the superficial skin, are called the first degree burns and those, which penetrates under the skin are called as second-degree burns. The third degree burn extends to the deeper layer and the underlying tissues of the skin. The fourth degree burn affects and damages the bones and muscles of a person along with the skin. The seνerity of the burn is determined by the area it has coνered, and the damage depends on the depth or location.
Minor burns are those that damage only the top layers of the skin, making the area red and painful. They are often referred to as first-degree burns or superficial burns. They can be caused by contact with hot fluids or objects, steam, or sun exposure.