First-degree burns, and most second-degree burns, heal with at-home treatments. Third-degree burns can be life-threatening and require specialized medical care,” according to the Cleveland Clinic.

When your body heals after a cut, scrape, or burn, sometimes a scar can be left behind. Depending on the injury, some scars are small, ... First-degree burns are painful but minor.

Burns are classified into three main categories: first-degree, second-degree and third-degree burns. Each type varies in severity, from mild redness and swelling to deeper tissue damage that ...

A first-degree burn affects just the top layer of skin. There will be redness and mild swelling, ... Scars may form. This type of burn usually takes 7 to 20 days to heal if it’s not too deep.

Cuts and burns are often injuries that can be treated with simple at-home first aid, but moderate to severe ones may need medical attention.

Superficial partial thickness (first-degree burns): Typically heals with minimal scarring. Deep partial thickness (second-degree burns): Seek medical advice for severe pain and blistering.