Health Department of Northwest Michigan. 3434 M-119, Suite A. Harbor Springs, MI 49740. Fax (secure) (231) 347-2861. Environmental Health - Permits. (231) 347-6014.
What are the classifications of burns? Burns are classified as first-, second-, or third-degree, depending on how deep and severely they penetrate the skin's surface. First-degree (superficial) burns First-degree burns affect only the epidermis, or outer layer of skin. The burn site is red, painful, dry, and with no blisters. Mild sunburn is an example.
Burn Degrees. First Degree Burns: Damage is sustained on the top layer of the skin (epidermis). The burn area appears red and changes to white when pressure is applied. The burn usually takes 3-6 days to heal and usually heals on its own (sunburns etc.). Second Degree Burns: Both the epidermis and the layer underneath, the dermis are damaged. Second degree burns are classified into two types: superficial partial thickness or deep partial thickness burns.