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Superficial paial thickness burn is caused due to involvement of:

A
Epidermis
B
Papillary dermis
C
Reticular dermis
D
Dermis
High-Yield Explanation
First-degree (superficial) burns: Involves only the epidermis The burn site is red, painful, dry, and with no blisters. Second-degree (paial thickness) burns: Second-degree burns involve the epidermis and pa of the upper (papillary) dermis layer of skin. The burn site appears red, blistered, and may be swollen and painful. Third-degree (full thickness) burns: Third-degree burns destroy the epidermis and dermis and may go into the subcutaneous tissue. The burn site may appear white or charred Fouh degree burns: Fouh degree burns also damage the underlying bones, muscles, and tendons. There is no sensation in the area since the nerve endings are destroyed.

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