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Second degree burn

Second degree burn

Second-degree burns affect both the outer and underlying layer of the skin, causing pain, redness, swelling, and blistering.


Review Date: 05/11/2006
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.




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