Second-Degree Burn: Deep Partial-Thickness Burn

Picture of second-degree burn: deep partial thickness burn

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A deep second-degree burn injures the top layer of skin (epidermis) and the tissue below the skin (dermis).

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerWilliam H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerH. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Last RevisedJanuary 4, 2011
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: January 4, 2011
Medical Review: William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine

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