What are the characteristics of a second-degree burn?
A second-degree burn will appear red and blistery. The blister will frequently leak exudate. Second-degree burns are painful. They are also known as partial-thickness burns because only the epidermis and upper layers of the dermis are destroyed. The hair follicles, sweat glands, and nerve endings remain intact. Second-degree burns normally heal on their own, however, they may leave a scar.
