It may cause swelling and red, white or splotchy skin. This type of burn affects both the epidermis and the second layer of skin (dermis).
This minor burn affects only the outer layer of the skin (epidermis). It can take a day or two for the signs and symptoms of a severe burn to develop.
Radiation burns can be caused by X-rays or radiation therapy to treat cancer.īurn symptoms vary depending on how deep the skin damage is.
