Which degree of burn involves the epidermis and part of the dermis with pain and blisters?

A second-degree burn is characterized by damage to the epidermis and part of the dermis, which results in significant pain and the formation of blisters. This type of burn typically presents as red, swollen, and very painful, potentially resulting in weeping of the skin due to loss of fluid from the blisters.

The involvement of both skin layers—the epidermis (the outer layer) and part of the dermis (the underlying layer)—leads to the symptoms of pain and blistering. The presence of blisters is a key distinguishing feature of second-degree burns, as they indicate the extent of damage to the skin. In contrast, first-degree burns affect only the epidermis and are usually less painful, presenting as dry and red without blistering.

Third-degree burns extend through the dermis and can affect deeper tissues, often resulting in a loss of sensation due to nerve damage, leading to lesser pain in the burned area despite significant injury to the skin. Fourth-degree burns go even deeper, involving underlying tissues like muscle and bone, and are always associated with severe damage.

Thus, a second-degree burn is uniquely defined by its impact on both the epidermis and dermis, manifesting as painful blisters indicative of the body's response to