A burn that causes reddening and blistering with cell death in the dermis is classified as a:

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A second-degree burn involves damage to the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin, causing reddening, blistering, and some cell death in the dermis. First-degree burns only affect the epidermis layer and cause mild pain and redness, while third-degree burns cause damage to all layers of the skin and can lead to numbness and white or blackened coloration. Fourth-degree burns extend beyond the skin into muscle or bone tissue.

A Burn That Causes Reddening and Blistering with Cell Death