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A burn is damage to your body's tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation. Scalds from hot liquids and steam, building fires and flammable liquids and gases are the most common causes of burns. Another kind is an inhalation injury, caused by breathing smoke. There are three types of burns:
Fever Blister Causes and Risk Factors. A fever blister develops as a result of the herpes simplex virus. HSV-1 is a rash of the skin and mucous membranes (in particular, the lips). Itâs characterized by irritation, reddening of the skin and blisters that can cause a burning pain. Itâs harmless, but often annoying, and it usually heals within 10 days.