Healthy Living
Uncovering Burns: What to Know and When to Call 911
CAUSES
![]() Fire | ![]() Chemical | ![]() Electrical | ![]() Hot Liquid | ![]() Extreme Sun Exposure |
TYPES
![]() First-Degree Burns Red Skin Without Blisters | ![]() Second-Degree Burns Thickening Skin with Blisters | ![]() Third-Degree Burns White, Leathery, Thickening Skin in a Large Area |
TREATMENT
![]() First-Degree and Second-Degree Burns Soak in cool water, and apply antibiotic ointment. Seek medical treatment if the burn affects a large area of skin. | ![]() Third-Degree Burns Call 911 immediately. Do not self-treat this type of burn. |
PREVENTION
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