A burn blister is a bubble of clear fluid under the skin that forms as the body's way of protecting a burned area. The fluid, called blister fluid, is similar to plasma (the clear liquid element in ...

Burns are different from scalds but both damage the skin. Burns are caused by dry heat whereas a scald is caused by something wet, such as hot water or steam. Depending on the severity, all three ...

Need a first aid kit or restocking your current one? Here’s what to put in your first aid kit, according to experts.