What is a second-degree burn? A second-degree burn is a mild to moderate burn, and it’s the most common type. A burn is tissue damage caused by a heat, chemical or light source. A second-degree burn damages the outer layer of your skin (epidermis) and the second layer of your skin (dermis). It’s less severe than a third-degree burn.

Second-degree burn, also called partial-thickness burn. This type of burn affects both the epidermis and the second layer of skin, which is called the dermis. It may cause swelling and red, white or splotchy skin.

2024年12月15日 · Second-degree burns occur when heat, chemicals, light, or electricity damage the first two layers of your skin. The appearance of a second-degree burn sets them apart from a less severe first-degree burn. You'll see skin discoloration, blisters, redness and swelling, and shiny, moist skin.

2021年3月2日 · Second-degree burns penetrate the epidermis and extend into the next layer of skin, the dermis. Second-degree burns usually are subdivided into two further categories: mild and severe. Mild second-degree burns fully penetrate the epidermis but …

2025年1月13日 · Partial-thickness (similar to second-degree). These go deeper, damaging the outer two layers of your skin. They can blister, cause color or texture changes more than just simple redness and be painful. Full-thickness (similar to third-degree).

It is recommended that if a second-degree burn is over more than 10 percent of your body, you should seek medical treatment immediately. According to various medical sources, symptoms of second-degree burns include: - Blisters: they sometimes break open and the area looks wet with a bright pink to cherry red color. - Swollen skin.

2019年5月16日 · Second-degree burns, or partial thickness burns, are more severe than first-degree burns. They affect the outer layer of skin, called the epidermis, and part of the second layer of...

2023年5月13日 · Long-term damage is rare. Second-degree. If you have this type of burn, the outer layer of your skin as well the dermis – the layer underneath – has been damaged. Your skin will be bright red,...

2024年10月11日 · Second-degree burns, also known as partial-thickness burns, are more severe than first-degree burns and involve damage to both the outer layer of the skin (epidermis) and the underlying layer (dermis).

2024年3月21日 · Second-degree burns cause pain, redness, swelling, and blistering. Common causes of second-degree burns include: Third-degree burn. You might hear your doctor call this a full thickness...