Burns are injuries to the skin caused by heat, electricity, chemicals, or radiation. They can vary in severity, ranging from minor burns that only affect the outer layers of the skin to more severe burns that can damage multiple layers of skin, muscles, and bones. Burns can cause pain, redness, swelling, and blistering. Treatment for burns depends on their severity and can include first aid measures, such as running cool water over the burn, applying a sterile dressing, and taking pain medications, as well as medical interventions, such as wound cleaning, antibiotics, and skin grafts.
