2nd degree burns (superficial) picture

Minor burns
Here a photograph of a child's hand is shown who suffered scald burns ( from hot water). The blisters have been deroofed and the underlying dermis is exposed which is pink and blanching. this is a second degree superficial burn similar to the one described before in detail. For a complete understanding and management of this burn read the article

http://asktheburnsurgeon.blogspot.com/2010/01/management-of-2nd-degree-superficial.html

watch out + for the next article on management of 2 nd degree burns (deep) !!!