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A burn
Area of the burn smaller than my palm
Rashes
Redness of the skin
Back burned
Smaller than palm-sized burn
There is a sore
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What is First Degree Burn?
Burn of the outer layer of the skin. The skin is red, warm, and painful.
Typical Symptoms of First Degree Burn
- Size of burnt area is smaller than my palm
- Suffered a burn
- Tingling or prickling sensation without touching the skin
- Skin problems
- Affected area is warm to touch
- Areas of irritated or peeling skin
- Swelling in the affected area
- Black/blue/brown spots or moles, on the skin and lining of the mouth
Diagnostic Questions for First Degree Burn
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Is the burn smaller than your palm?
- Did you sustain any burns?
- Do you feel tingling or prickling sensations in your skin?
- Do you have any skin problems
- Is the affected area hot to touch?
Treatment of First Degree Burn
First aid includes applying cold water for around 10 minutes over the burned area. Petroleum jelly and a non-sticky dressing can be helpful, but no other substances should be applied. Painkillers will ease pain, while shielding the burned area from sunlight will help reduce scarring.
Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
Content updated on Feb 13, 2025
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