Feature of ruptured skin caused by excessive heat
HEAT RUPTURE HAS IRREGULAR MARGINS WITH NO CONTUSION OR ABRASION Heat rupture/ splits Skin splits occurring due to severe burning/ charring Irregular margins Sites: Fleshy areas, Extensor surfaces & joints. Multiple, Large (several centimeters) Resembles incised or lacerated wounds. Intact nerves, blood vessels in the floor of heat rupture. Bleeding is absent Vital reaction is absent
Irregular margin
Clear regular margin
Contused margin
Abraded margin
Thermal injuries