A burned area that develops blisters is classified as a

A burned area that develops blisters is classified as a

• A. First-degree burn
• B. Second-degree burn
• C. Third-degree burn
• D. Fourth-degree burn

Answer: (B)

Blistering indicates damage to both the outer skin layer (epidermis) and part of the underlying layer (dermis), which is a partial-thickness burn. That level of injury is characteristic of a second-degree burn. First-degree burns affect only the epidermis and cause redness and pain without blisters. Third-degree burns involve full-thickness damage through the entire skin, often looking pale, charred, or white and can be surprisingly numb. Fourth-degree burns extend deeper into muscles or bone and require urgent medical care. So, a burned area with blisters best fits a second-degree burn.

Blistering indicates damage to both the outer skin layer (epidermis) and part of the underlying layer (dermis), which is a partial-thickness burn. That level of injury is characteristic of a second-degree burn. First-degree burns affect only the epidermis and cause redness and pain without blisters. Third-degree burns involve full-thickness damage through the entire skin, often looking pale, charred, or white and can be surprisingly numb. Fourth-degree burns extend deeper into muscles or bone and require urgent medical care. So, a burned area with blisters best fits a second-degree burn.