Research shows gaps in medical literature and clinical guidelines on burn injuries in darker skin may contribute to variations in care quality and outcomes.

What are burns and scalds? Burns and scalds occur when excessive heat damages the skin. Burns are caused by dry heat (for example, a fire), and scalds are caused by something wet (like hot water). You ...

Vitamin C is also a potent antioxidant, which means it protects skin cells from further damage either from the sun or outside pollutants. A small 2004 study found that using 5% ascorbic acid cream ...