Burns

In the summer months sunburn is a common ailment. Your best bet is to prevent a sunburn by wearing sunscreen at all times. But when you are unfortunate enough to get a sunburn, there are ways to...

Burns are probably the most painful household injury. Healing them quickly and safely is key. Here are some tips.

Burns affect the skin by setting off immune responses within your body. Depending upon the severity of the burn, you might experience mild pain and redness to the affected area or on the other end...

The key to turning sunburn into a tan is to heal sunburn as fast as possible. Intense sun exposure strong enough to create sunburn dehydrates the top layers of skin cells. If you do not treat...

There are basically three types of burns, first, second and third degree burns. Burns are categorized according to severity of damage to the skin or underlying organs and how spread out the damage...

Minor burns are ones that can be taken care of at home. If you feel for any reason that you have any type of burn that is not minor, seek professional help immediately. The following steps can...

Third degree burns are the most serious type of burns and are classified as major injuries by Mayo Clinic. These burns affect all layers of skin as well as underlying tissues and even bone. They...

Most of us get a burn at one time or another because we just can't ignore the lure of that beautiful ball of fire in the sky--the sun. Of course, we don't purposely go out trying to achieve one of...

Sunburn is a literal pain. It makes your skin hot, sensitive to touch and leaves you generally feeling unwell. Knowing how to identify the severity of your sunburn, learning how to treat your...

Before you apply burn ointment--try this instead!!!

Slipping and falling off of a treadmill during your workout can give new meaning to the term "burning rubber." Unfortunately, this type of burn is painful. Fortunately, with the proper care and...

Electrical burns don't always show damage on the skin. These burns can extend deep into tissue and cause internal damage. Electrical burns can damage the heart due to the sudden shock or can...

Mouth burn occurs when something searing hot, such as pizza cheese or a scalding sip of coffee, touches your upper palate or inner cheek. Once the tissue is damaged, you can expect swelling,...

Burns can be caused by heat, hot liquids, strong chemicals, electricity and radiation. They are classified by the amount of body surface that has been burned, the burn degree, and their depth or...

Burns are among the most painful and dangerous of soft tissue injuries. Quick and thorough treatment is of the essence.