Injury or Poisoning
first-degree burn
Definitions related to burns first degree:
  • (first degree burn) A burn that involves the epidermis characterized by skin redness.
    NICHD Pediatric Terminology
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (first-degree burn) A painful injury to the epidermis due to chemical, friction, radiation or thermal exposure. The affected area appears red and blanches when touched.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (superficial (first degree) burn) A burn that affects the epidermis only, causing erythema without blistering.
    U.S. FDA Glossary
    U.S. Food & Drug Administration, 2021
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