A first-degree burn is a minor red burn of the top layer of skin, such as a mild sunburn. The burned skin may hurt and be slightly swollen, and it may make a person feel slightly feverish.
First-degree burns usually heal with home treatment in about 3 to 5 days. They do not usually cause blisters or scars.
Author:Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Medical Review:William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Last Updated: 02/02/2007
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