Question
I accidentally burned my forehead while straightening my hair, and there’s some mild pain. How should I treat it? Will it leave a scar?
Answer
Burns are generally categorized into three degrees based on severity. First-degree burn: The burn affects only the superficial layer of the skin, with localized mild redness, no blisters, and significant pain. Second-degree burn: The burn is a dermal injury, with localized redness and pain, and varying sizes of blisters. Third-degree burn: The burn extends into the subcutaneous tissue, affecting fat, muscle, and bone, and appears gray or reddish-brown. For first-degree or superficial second-degree burns, applying burn ointment topically is recommended for treatment. Such burns typically do not leave scars.