Second-degree burns manifest as erythema with superficial blistering of the skin, and can ~~~ Third-degree burns result in scarring and victims will also exhibit the loss of ~~~ . ~~ . ~~ . ~~ . ~~

• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burn

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, ~~~ . ~~ . ~~ . ~~ . ~~

• kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/emergencies/burns.html

A second-degree burn injures the top layers of skin, called the epidermis, and extends down to the deeper layers of skin, called the dermis. Who gets it? ~~~ What causes it? Most second-degree burns are caused by contact with flames, hot liquids, or chemicals, or by severe sunburns. ~~ What are the symptoms? Skin with a second-degree burn is extremely red and blistered, and may look wet because of fluid loss. ~~ Larger second-degree burns can cause the victim to go into shock. ~~ See a doctor immediately if a second-degree burn is on the face, hands, feet, or genitals; is caused by an electrical source; or covers an area larger than two to three inches. ~~

• hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/b/burns2.htm

Determining the severity of a burn includes establishing how deep the damage goes into or through the skin. ~~~ Second-degree burns also are known as partial-thickness burns. ~~~ . ~~ . ~~ . ~~ . ~~

• firstaid.about.com/od/softtissueinjuries/a/07_burn_degrees.htm

First-degree burns affect only the outer layer of the skin. ~~~ Second-degree (partial thickness) burns affect both the outer and underlying layer of ~~~ National Library of Medicine8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894U.S. ~~ . ~~ . ~~ . ~~

• nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000030.htm

Burn Survivor Support Group Helps people with shared happiness to Burn Degrees help to ~~~ However, repeated first degree burns may predispose to the later development of skin ~~~ A low grade fever, mild swelling, itchiness and headache may also be present. ~~ Treatment for first degree burns involves cooling the burned area. ~~ Never apply butter or other substances that may lead to infection. ~~ If large portions of the body are affected, especially in children, medical attention should be sought. ~~

• burndegree.com

How to recognize and administer first aid for minor to serious burns. ~~~ Treat a first-degree burn as a minor burn unless it involves substantial portions of the ~~~ Second-degree burns produce severe pain and swelling. If the second-degree burn is no larger than 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) in diameter, treat it as a minor burn. ~~ If this is impractical, immerse the burn in cool water or cool it with cold compresses. ~~ Don't use fluffy cotton, or other material that may get lint in the wound. ~~ These include aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Aleve) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others). ~~

• mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-burns/FA00022

Burns are classified according to the amount of tissue they affect ~~~ Third-degree burns that cover less than 2% of BSA are considered minor. ~~~ What causes it? People are more likely to suffer third-degree burns from contact with corrosive chemicals, flames, electricity, or extremely hot objects; immersion of the body in extremely hot water, or clothing that catches fire. ~~ Pain causes the breathing rate and pulse to increase. ~~ Electrical burns damage the deep tissues. ~~ Third-degree burns can cause the victim to go into shock. ~~

• hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/b/burns3.htm

The phrase degrees of burns is generally used to show severity of burns. The article will throw some light on various degrees of burns, in order to ~~~ . ~~ . ~~ . ~~ . ~~

• buzzle.com/articles/degrees-of-burns.html