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Second-Degree Burn

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Second-Degree Burn

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  • Burns
  • Second-degree burns are characterized by blisters with a red or whitish base and filled with a clear thick fluid. These burns may be superficial or may penetrate to the dermis.

    (Photograph from Medichrome/Mike English.)

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