About-Burns are characterized by severe skin damage that causes the affected skin cells to die. Fire, Electricity, chemicals, and Scalding liquids can cause mild to severe life-threatening burns.
Symptoms-
Based on the severity of damage to the skin, symptoms are as follows 1st Degree: Superficial - skin will be red, slightly swollen, and painful, but not blister 2nd Degree: Pale pink painful skin with small blisters 3rd Degree: black, brown, or white skin which may look leathery. Third-degree burns can destroy nerves, causing numbness 4th Degree: Same as the third degree but with damage to deeper structures such as tendons, joints, and bone
Causes-
Chemicals burn such as strong acids, lye, paint thinner, or gasoline
Electrical Currents
Excessive sun exposure
Fires including flames from matches, candles, and lighters