Skin Burn Details
Prepared in consultation with UC Irvine Regional Burn Center. Current skin burn classifications of superficial, partial thickness, full thickness and deep tissue can be viewed in relation to legacy 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th degree classifications in vibrant detail.
A prominent hand has superficial, partial thickness, full thickness and deep tissue burns labeled. Side-by-side cutaway artwork compares epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue for normal through 4th degree burns, with destruction of the hair follicles. ©2013