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Degree of burns

Burns and scalds are described using the word degree to tell

how severe they are. There are three types of degrees of burns.
These are:

1. First degree burns

2. Second degree burns

3. Third degree burns

1. First degree burns

These are minor burns which do not form blisters.

A blister is a raised skin with a liquid underneath.

The skin is tender for several days

The skin is unbroken.

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First aid

Put the burnt area in cool water immediately to reduce the

temperature of the burnt part.

N.B.: First degree burns need no dressing.