First (red) & second degree burns on the body & leg of a young child. The degree of a burn refers to the debth of damage done to the skin. First degree affects only the outer layer (epidermis) of the skin. Second degree involves damage to both the epidermis & the dermis,the underlying layer consisting of connective tissue,blood,lymph,sensory nerve endings,sweat glands & ducts,hair follicles & sebaceous glands. Third degree burns affect the epidermis,dermis & damage tissue lying beneath the skin | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / John Radcliffe Hospital |
Bildgröße: | 5220 px × 3422 px |
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