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Second-degree burn: Superficial partial-thickness burn

Cross section of skin on lower arm, with burn in epidermis and top part of dermis layers.

A superficial second-degree burn injures the top layer of skin (epidermis) and may injure a small area of the tissue (dermis) below the skin.

Current as of: November 16, 2023

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
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Current as of: November 16, 2023

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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