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You can suffer a burn from dry heat (fire or sun); moist heat (steam or hot liquids); corrosive chemicals; or electricity. An encounter with electricity can be particularly dangerous. A severe electrical shock can knock you unconscious and cause you to stop breathing. There may be deep burns at the point where the current entered your body, as well as internal damage.

Depending on the location, extent, and cause of the burn, you may need immediate medical care. A burn can cause scarring, which may limit functioning of the burned area. Regardless of their size and severity, burns on he face, the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet, or on toe, near a joint, can have serious implications. Burns in these areas should always be checked by a doctor and watched with special care. Any burn should be watched for signs of a possible infection.

When evaluating a burn, here's what to look for:

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