What degree is my burn?
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A burn is tissue damage to the skin layer(s) that can be caused by natural and chemical substances. provides condition information concerning the types of burns that range from 1 to 6 degrees.
Types of burns include:
- First-degree burns damage the outer layer (epidermis) of the skin. These burns usually heal on their own within a week. A common example is a sunburn.
- Second-degree burns damage not only the outer layer but also the layer beneath it (dermis). These burns might need a skin graft—natural or artificial skin to cover and protect the body while it heals—and they may leave a scar.
- Third-degree burns damage or completely destroy both layers of skin including hair follicles and sweat glands and damage underlying tissues. These burns always require skin grafts.
- Fourth degree burns extend into fat, fifth degree burns into muscle, and sixth degree burns to bone.
Resources and Support
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One of the most comprehensive resources for burn injury patients, MSKTC offers factsheets, slideshows, videos and hot topic areas that cover all aspects of recovery and support for living with a burn injury. Some topic areas include following a burn injury. You might also be interested in .
Phone: 202-403-5600 TTY: 877-334-3499 Email: msktc@air.org
Dedicated to promoting and supporting burn-related research, education, rehab and prevention of burns.
Chicago: 312-642-9260
Join others in support and community in physical retreat or online groups for all ages.
858-541-2277
The Illinois Fire and Safety Alliance is dedicated to fire safety, burn prevention, and support to burn survivors and their families.
847-390-0911
Serving burn survivors and their community of care around the world. Join an online community of or explore educational opportunities, and help others like you by .
info@phoenix-society.org
800-888-2976 616-458-2773
Additional Resources
Managing Your Pain | Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 (sralab.org)
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Reference:
National Institute of Medical Health Sciences. Burns. 2021. Accessed from:
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