NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of burn is characterized by the epidermis and dermis being destroyed, leaving scar tissue behind?
A
1st degree burn
B
2nd degree burn
C
3rd degree burn
D
none of the choices
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Second-degree burns involve the epidermis and part of the lower layer of skin, the dermis. The burn site looks red, blistered, and may be swollen and painful.

Detailed explanation-2: -A third-degree burn is referred to as a full thickness burn. This type of burn destroys the outer layer of skin (epidermis) and the entire layer beneath (the dermis).

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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Superficial second degree burns do not typically form raised scars. Deep second degree burn wounds can take four to six weeks before the wound can finally close. These wounds are at increased risk of forming raised scars.

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