Category
page 1Burns

burn
sunburn
Sunburn is a form of radiation burn that affects living tissue, such as skin, that results from an overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, usually from the Sun. Common symptoms in humans and other animals include red or reddish skin that is hot to the touch or painful, general fatigue, and mild dizziness. Other symptoms include blistering, peeling skin, swelling, itching, and nausea. Excessive UV radiation is the leading cause of (primarily) non-malignant skin tumors, which in extreme cases can be life-threatening. Sunburn is an inflammatory response in the tissue triggered by direct DNA d
chemical burn
medical condition
radiation burn
damage to the skin or other biological tissue caused by exposure to radiation

Hydrofluoric acid burn
medical condition
scalding
Scalding is a form of thermal burn resulting from heated fluids such as boiling water or steam. Most scalds are considered first- or second-degree burns, but third-degree burns can result, especially with prolonged contact. The term is from the Latin word calidus, meaning hot.
electrical burn
burn to the skin caused by electricity
thermal burn
burn to the skin caused by any external heat source
Friction burn
skin abrasion caused by friction
burn center
health care facility specialising in the treatment of burns