Types of Burn Injuries

Burn injuries are a serious health hazard and can seriously affect your life. 

There are different levels of burn injuries that medical personnel identify when treating them. Damage done just to the top layer of skin is called a superficial burn, while injury to the second layer is called a partial thickness or dermal injury. It is possible to burn your third layer, which is called a full thickness injury, or even the muscles under the subcutaneous level, which are called full thickness burns with injury to the underlying muscle. 

Those who suffer superficial burns can be expected to start healing with 5 to 7 days, with minimal scarring. Burns done to the lower levels of skin will take much longer to heal and can often bear significant scarring. Some can even become life-threatening and must be treated immediately and fully by a medical professional. 

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