How are burns classified? Give an example.

What will be an ideal response?


Burns are classified according to their severity or depth. For example, in first-degree burns, only the epidermis is damaged; in second-degree burns, the epidermis and upper dermis are damaged; in third-degree burns, there is widespread damage of epidermis and dermis.

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