Diwali often referred to as the festival of lights can turn dark without proper precautions. Placing your hand on a hot pan or spilling hot coffee on yourself while are common incidents of accidental burns. But chances of burn increases during Diwali. Surrounded by firecrackers and diyas you may have to face severe consequences if you make even a small mistake. A burn refers to the condition when top layer of skin cells gets destroyed when exposed to external heat. It causes pain irritation and reddening of the epidermis (outer layer of the skin). TYPES OF BURN Before you rush