In third degree burns all are seen except
Third degree burns Full thickness burn Involve all layers of dermis Characterized by hard leathery eschar, that is painless and black, white or cherry red No capillary refilling or pin-prick sensation All dermal and epidermal components are lost Heals only by wound contractures Require excision with skin grafting to heal. Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno :506-507
Painful
Vesicles are absent
Leathery skin
Reddish due to HB infiltration
General anatomy