Second Degree Burn
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Second Degree Burn Underlying Cause
Causes of second degree
burns
include:
Thermal
burns
:
Due to contact with hot gases, liquids or solids
Chemical burns
:
Due to acids or bases
Electrical injury
:
Due to generated electricity or lightning
Friction
burns
or
friction blister
:
Due to contact with an object that constantly rubs against the skin
Friction blister
on the hand
Friction blister
on the foot
Sunburn
:
Burn
due to ultraviolet radiation from the sun
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Second Degree Burn Anatomy
Related Conditions
Chemical burns
Electrical injury
First degree burn
Third degree burn
Burn of the abdomen
Burn of the arm
Burn of the back
Burn of the buttock
Burn of the chest
Burn of the face
Burn of the foot
Burn of the hand
Burn of the leg
Burn of the neck
Burn of the scalp
Sunburn
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Last Updated: Jul 8, 2009
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;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Drago DA. Kitchen scalds and thermal burns in children five years and younger. Pediatrics. 2005 Jan;115(1):10-6.
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