first-degree burn


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first-degree burn

[¦fərst də¦grē ′bərn]
(medicine)
A mild burn characterized by pain and reddening of the skin.
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The brothers suffered first-degree burns on different parts of their bodies, including thighs, back and abdomen.
Dad pays for son's fire antics as accident leaves friends scarred
I was taken to the emergency room where I was treated for first-degree burns on my face, second-degree burns on my hands and put on 100 percent oxygen for toxic smoke inhalation.
Smoke and sparks
and European testing protocols for safe touch temperature, preventing the first-degree burns one would normally expect within five seconds of skin contact.
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The pensioner suffered first-degree burns to her right arm and right thigh.
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A LIMASSOL security guards was treated fir first-degree burns late on Friday after a man approached him at the factory where he worked, threw flammable liquid in his face and set him on fire.
Security guard set alight
Doctors say though he is suffering from first-degree burns his injuries are not life-threatening and that his sight is not in danger.
Acid attack on prominent journalist
Jill McRae, whose daughter Kirsty suffered first-degree burns after using an unmanned coin-operated sunbed in Barry when she was 14, welcomed the news.
Ban on use of sunbeds by children set to come into force; CONSULTATION INTO LAW THAT WOULD PROHIBIT UNDER-18S
The 14-year-old suffered 70% first-degree burns after spending 19 minutes on a sunbed.
Setback for Morgan's sunbed ban campaign; Rival MP tables a new amendment
He suffered first-degree burns to the side of his face and second-degree burns to his ear and ankle.
Gas blaze camper is so lucky; SITE OWNER HELPS BURNS VICTIM AFTER TERRIFYING TENT FIRE
According to the victim, several of the sparklers exploded, resulting in first-degree burns to his hand.
Fireworks safety
First-degree burns on my arms and second-degree burns across my shoulders [see accompanying photos] have earned me a reputation in my squadron as "that idiot who got sunburned.
Behind every cloud ... there's a sunburn
THIS is the five-year-old boy who was left with horrific first-degree burns after stepping on a smouldering beach bonfire.
Boy burned by beach bonfire

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