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Burns are skin injuries caused by heat.
Burns are skin injuries caused by heat. The skin can be red, form blisters or go black. The depth and degree of damage determine the treatment, which can range from cooling to an operation.
The degree of severity of burns is based on the depth of the damage to the skin. There are four “degrees” with different symptoms:
Because of the loss of fluid and/or bacterial infection, very severe burns can be potentially fatal.
All injuries are carefully examined in order to assess and determine the degree of the burns.
CSS offers no guarantee for the accuracy and completeness of the information. The information published is no substitute for professional advice from a doctor or pharmacist.