The 3 stages of burns
November 1, 2018
There are 3 stages of burns: the first degree burn, the second degree burn, and the third degree burn.
The first degree burn is a skin burn characterized by a superficial epidermal lesions. The burn is very sensitive especially if you decide to touch the burn.
The second degree burn is a skin burn that is characterized by epidermal and dermal lesions, erythema, blisters and hyperesthesia. The second degree burn can cause pain, redness, swelling and blistering.
The third degree burn is a skin burn in which epidermis and dermis are destroyed. This type of burn produces severe hyperthesia or anethesia depending on the degree of the nerve damage.
Source: The Integumentary System
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