Dermis involved in the
Third degree 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
First degree burns
Second degree burns
Third degree burns
Fouh degree burns
General surgery