First-degree sunburn damages the skin’s outer layer and will heal by itself. Second-degree sunburn may penetrate the skin’s outer layer and damage the layer beneath. It may also require ...

Second-degree burns occur when heat, chemicals, light, or electricity damage the first two layers of your skin. The appearance of a second-degree burn sets them apart from a less severe first ...

Sunburn blisters result from a second-degree sunburn, which causes damage deeper in the skin. Blisters from the sun usually heal naturally in about one week but may leave scars. A second degree ...

A sunburn occurs when you are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Summertime usually calls for plenty of time spent ...