| Front | What is a partial-thickness burn? |
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| Back | These involve the epidermis and some portion of the dermis. These burns do not destroy the entire thickness of the skin, nor is the subcutaneous tissue injured. Typically, the skin is moist mottled and white to red. Blisters are present. They cause intense pain. |
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