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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Epidermal or first-degree burns | involve only the superficial epidermal layer and usually do not need treatment |
| Superficial partial-thickness wounds | are those in which the epidermal appendages (sweat and oil glands and hair follicles) are not destroyed and the wound will heal by itself if no further injury occurs from either infection or inappropriate treatment |
| Deep partial-thickness wounds | include tissue through the lower layer of dermis and will require surgical treatment |
| Full-thickness wounds | involve all layers of skin and the destruction of the epidermal appendages. Wounds of this type will require grafting for the wound to heal and for optimal function to be restored |
| Fourth-degree | wounds involve underlying structures such as fat, muscle, or bone. |