NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -First-degree burns are mild (like most sunburns). The top layer of skin (epidermis) turns red and is painful but doesn’t typically blister. Second-degree burns affect skin’s top and lower layers (dermis). You may experience pain, redness, swelling and blistering.

Detailed explanation-2: -First-degree (superficial-thickness) burns-First-degree burns (also called superficial burns) involve only the top layer of skin. They are painful, dry, and red; and blanch when pressed (picture 1).

Detailed explanation-3: -First-degree (superficial) burns First-degree burns affect only the epidermis, or outer layer of skin. The burn site is red, painful, dry, and with no blisters. Mild sunburn is an example. Long-term tissue damage is rare and usually consists of an increase or decrease in the skin color.

Detailed explanation-4: -First-degree burns affect only the outer layer of the skin. They cause pain, redness, and swelling. Second-degree burns affect both the outer and underlying layer of skin. They cause pain, redness, swelling, and blistering.