Fundamentals of Nursing: Burn Depth Classification: Epidermis and most dermis, most skin appendages destroyed

Appearance: White appearing with erythematous areas dry, waxy, less elastic, reduced blanching to pressure

Sensation: Decreased, may be less painful

3 weeks, often with scarring and contractures

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Burn Depth Classification: Epidermis and most dermis, most skin appendages destroyed

Appearance: White appearing with erythematous areas dry, waxy, less elastic, reduced blanching to pressure

Sensation: Decreased, may be less painful

>3 weeks, often with scarring and contractures

James Marion Endrina Entice · Accepted Answer

Second degree: Deep

Burn Depth Classification: Epidermis and most dermis, most skin appendages destroyed Appearance: White appearing with erythematous areas dry, waxy, less elastic, reduced blanching to pressure Sensation: Decreased, may be less painful >3 weeks, often with scarring and contractures