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 ...

A BRIDE has revealed how she was left with second degree burns on her wedding day after her “colour bomb” stunt backfired.

It's easy to get a burn on your arm or hand from a hot pan while cooking. Extremely hot water – over 110°F (43.3°C) – can cause burns, as can stoves, fires, hot food and the sun. Most burns ...

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 ...

From minor discomfort to life-threatening emergencies, burn injuries are distressingly common and a major cause of death and disability in South Africa.