The appearance of a second-degree burn sets them apart from a less severe first-degree burn. You'll see skin discoloration, blisters, redness and swelling, and shiny, moist skin.

First- and second-degree burns only affect the first (epidermis) and second layer (dermis) of the skin, respectively. Treatment consists of topical ointments, gauze, and cool compresses.

First-degree burns affect only the surface layer of skin, while second-degree burns penetrate deeper and are more painful. Third-degree burns are the most severe, damaging skin, muscles, and nerves.

Upon arrival, crews learned that the incident happened around 9 p.m. the night before and found an 18-month-old suffering from 1st and 2nd degree burns to their face, arms, and chest.

A first-degree burn only damages the outer layer of skin, the epidermis. It is painful, red, dry, without blisters, and rarely means long-term damage, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.

First-degree burns only affect the outermost layer of skin and appear as red, painful or dry with very rare long-term skin damage.