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Burn injuries are classified by severity, or depth of penetration. Burns may be considered first degree burns if they affect only the top layer of skin called the epidermis, second-degree burns if they affect the epidermis and dermis layers, and third degree burns if there is damage to the bones, muscles and tendons under the skin.
