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| Superficial Partial
| Superficial Partial
| Epidermis + superficial dermis (papillary region)
| Epidermis + superficial dermis (papillary region)
| Blisters, painful, good perfusion of dermis with intact cap refill
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| Heals without scarring in 14-21 days
*Blisters, painful
*Good perfusion of dermis with intact cap refill
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*Heals without scarring in 14-21 days
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| Deep Partial
| Deep Partial
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*Heals with scarring in 3-8wk
*Heals with scarring in 3-8wk
*May require skin-graft if do not heal within 21d
*May require skin-graft if does not heal within 21d
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| Full
| Full
| Epidermis + dermis + hypodermis
| Epidermis + dermis + hypodermis
| Skin is white, leathery, no pain
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| Always requires skin grafting
*White, leathery, no pain
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*Always requires skin grafting
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Revision as of 18:53, 9 February 2019

Thickness Depth Characteristics Expected Course
Superficial Epidermis Pain, redness, mild swelling (no blisters) Heals without scarring within 7 days
Superficial Partial Epidermis + superficial dermis (papillary region)
  • Blisters, painful
  • Good perfusion of dermis with intact cap refill
  • Heals without scarring in 14-21 days
Deep Partial Epidermis + deep dermis (reticular region)
  • Blisters, painful, exposed dermis is pale white-yellow in color
  • Burned area does not blanch (absent cap refill)
  • Sensation diminished to light touch and pinprick but normal pressure sensation
  • Heals with scarring in 3-8wk
  • May require skin-graft if does not heal within 21d
Full Epidermis + dermis + hypodermis
  • White, leathery, no pain
  • Always requires skin grafting