A burn can occur at any time anywhere and is noticeable visually as well as symptomatically due to the pain it can cause. Burns cause tissue damage when there is contact with heat. There are four different types of burns that medical providers can diagnose a patient with, they include: - First-degree burns First-degree burns are mild compared to the rest, as they cause pain and some reddening of the outer layer of skin. - Second-degree burns Second-degree burns affect the outer layer of skin called the epidermis and the lower layer of skin called the dermis. These types of burns may cause pain, redness, swelling, and/or blistering. - Third-degree burns Third-degree burns often go through the lower layer of skin and affect the deeper tissues underneath. This results in a white or blackened, and even charred skin that may become numb. - Fourth-degree burns Fourth-degree burns are considered one of the worst, as they go even deeper than third-degree burns, and they affect your muscles and bones. Not only are your muscles and bones affected, but they also can affect the nerve endings by either damaging them or destroying them altogether, causing no feeling in the burned area.