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first-degree burn: superficial burn

cross section of skin showing burn in epidermis layer of skin on lower arm.

a first-degree burn injures the top layer of skin (epidermis). this causes the tissue below the skin (dermis) to become red and swollen.

current as of: november 16, 2023

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