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| Epidermis + deep dermis (reticular region) | | Epidermis + deep dermis (reticular region) | ||
| Blisters, painful, exposed dermis is pale white-yellow in color | | | ||
| Heals with scarring in 3-8wk | *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 | |||
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*Heals with scarring in 3-8wk | |||
*May require skin-graft if do not heal within 21d | |||
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| Full | | Full | ||
Revision as of 18:52, 9 February 2019
| Thickness | Depth | Characteristics | Expected Course |
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| 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) |
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| Full | Epidermis + dermis + hypodermis | Skin is white, leathery, no pain | Always requires skin grafting |