Learn first aid for burns | British Red Cross

Burns are categorized into three main types based on their depth: first-degree (superficial) burns affect only the outermost skin layer, causing redness and pain; second-degree (partial-thickness) burns extend into the underlying skin layer, resulting in blisters, significant pain, and swelling; and third-degree (full-thickness) burns destroy all skin layers, often appearing charred or white and causing no pain due to destroyed nerves. First-Degree Burns (Superficial) Affected Skin Layers: Epide