Burning of the skin occurs with burns, allergic lesions, dermatoses of a viral, bacterial or fungal nature. The symptom is observed in chronic dermatological problems: psoriasis, eczema. Occasionally, burning develops as a component of the clinical picture of senestopathy. To diagnose the etiological factor, dermatoscopy and examination under a Wood's lamp, microscopy of skin scrapings, and histological examination are performed. To stop the burning sensation, external agents with a cooling effect help. Comprehensive treatment includes local and systemic drugs, physiotherapy methods.