Second-Degree Burn

**Semantic type:** Finding

**Definition:** An injury that includes the entire epidermis and upper layers of the dermis due to a chemical, friction, radiation or thermal exposure. The affected area appears as moist red or white skin that does not blanch. Often it is painful with the presence of blisters.

**Synonyms:** - Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn - Second Degree Burn - Second Degree Burn