A burn that causes cell damage in both the top layer of skin and some of the dermis is a _____ burn.

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Superficial partial-thickness burns involve cell damage in both the top layer of the skin (epidermis)and some of the second layer of the skin (dermis).A superficial burn involves cell damage in the top layer of skin; a deep partial-thickness burn results in destruction of the epidermis and dermis; and a full-thickness burn results in loss of the epidermis.dermis.and frequently the underlying fat layer.

A Burn That Causes Cell Damage in Both the Top