Know the types of burns you can get and how to keep you and your family safe.
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The skin is the body's largest organ. It serves as a protective shield against heat, light, injury, and infection.
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Burns are classified as first-, second-, or third-degree, depending on how deep and severe they penetrate the skin's surface.
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A burn is damage to tissues of the body caused by contact with things such as heat, radiation, or chemicals. A first-degree burn affects only the outer layer of skin (epidermis).
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A child who has been burned needs additional calories and protein to help them heal and grow.
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Most children with burns have pain, which can be controlled with medicine. They also usually have itching at some point during the healing process.
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