MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -First-degree burns affect only the outer layer of skin, the epidermis. The burn site is red, painful, dry, and has no blisters. Mild sunburn is an example.

Detailed explanation-2: -First-degree burns (superficial burns) are mild compared to other burns. They cause pain and reddening of the epidermis (outer layer of the skin). Second-degree burns (partial thickness burns) affect the epidermis and the dermis (lower layer of skin). They cause pain, redness, swelling, and blistering.

Detailed explanation-3: -Burn levels Damage includes: first-degree burns: red, nonblistered skin. second-degree burns: blisters and some thickening of the skin. third-degree burns: widespread thickness with a white, leathery appearance.