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Introduction: Burn injuries can cause significant damage to the skin and underlying tissues, often resulting in pain, scarring, and in severe cases, even death. Understanding the causes, types, treatment options, and prevention strategies for burns is crucial for both immediate management and long-term recovery. Causes of Burns: Burns can result from various sources, including: Thermal : Exposure to fire, hot liquids, steam, or hot objects. Chemical: Contact with acids, alkalis, or other corrosive substances. Electrical : Contact with an electrical current, leading to tissue damage. Radiation: Overexposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun or other sources like X-rays. Types of Burns: Burns are classified into different degrees based on their severity: First-degree burns : Affect only the outer layer of the skin (epidermis), causing redness, pain, and swelling. Second-degree burns : Extend into the second layer of the skin (dermis), resulting in blisters, severe pain, and swelling.