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Question
Give differences between the following: First degree burn and second degree burn
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Solution
| First degree burn | Second degree burn |
| It effects the skins outermost layer. | It effects epidermis and dermis of the skin. |
| It is less severe. | It is more severe and painful. |
| There are no blisters. Just redness and swelling. | The skin becomes red and has blisters. |
| This is also called a superficial burn. | This is also called as partial thickness burn. |
| They are dry. | They are moist. |
| They heal on their own in a week or so. | They might need medical attention and heal in 2-3 weeks. |
| Example: Ordinary sunburn. | Example: Blisters formed by hot oil accidentally |
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