A patient with burns to the skin complains of numbness and difficulty staying warm. Based on this information, diagnose which layers of skin were damaged and the degree of the burns. Explain your diagnoses.

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anonymous · Answer

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eclipsedstar · Answer

I'm sorry, I'm not so sure.. :(

anonymous · Answer

That's alright. Sorry to mass tag, just in a bit of a panic xD

anonymous · Answer

It sounds like a second degree burn .-. The outer layers of skin would be damaged.

anonymous · Answer

Confirmed with my teacher the answer is 2nd degree :)

anonymous · Answer

Thanks very much!

anonymous · Answer

Any time :)