Superficial second degree burns heal by
Superficial second degree burns usually heal with minimum scarring in 10-14 days unless they become infected. Second degree burns are divided into superficial and deep burns. Superficial dermal burns: Erythematous and painful, blanch to touch and often blister. They heal in 10-14 days. Deep dermal burns : Involve the reticular dermis appear more pale and mottled, donot blanch to touch, but remain painful to pinprick. They heal in 4-8 weeks.
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