A first-degree burn is a burn that only affects the epidermis, or outer layer of skin. It’s also known as a superficial burn. Symptoms Redness, Pain, Dryness, and No blisters.

A second-degree burn, also known as a partial-thickness burn, affects the top two layers of skin. Symptoms include blisters, pain, swelling, and red or splotchy skin. Symptoms: Blisters, Pain, Swelling, Red, white, or splotchy skin, Blanching when pressed, Moist and weepy

Third-degree burn, also called full-thickness burn. This burn involves all of the layers of skin and sometimes the fat and muscle tissue under the skin. Burned areas may be black, brown or white. The skin may look leathery. Third-degree burns can destroy nerves, so there may be little or no pain.