In cases where the skin has been so damaged that it cannot properly heal, a skin graft is usually performed.
Apply cool water to affected area
A burn victim is someone who has received a burn, often in an accident, like a fire. They are a victim of a burn.
3rd degree
autograft
First degree burn.
Thermal burn.
This is a "partial thickness burn", also known as a second-degree burn.
2nd degree or partial thickness burn.
Two of the greatest dangers for a severe burn victim are infection and secondary sepsis. Burn victims also may develop pneumonia.
Access the burn
The first successful skin graft was performed by German surgeon Carl Bunger in 1823. He successfully transferred skin from one part of the body to another to repair a burn injury.
Partial Thickness