Simple contact with a hot object like a stove or curling iron, common among children and elderly. Most common symptom is pain, warm to touch, soreness, and swelling. First degree burn affects mainly the superficial area, diagnosis is made by history taking and history taking. Treatment consists of applying cool packs/water, anti-inflammatory, petroleum jell.
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