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A first degree is limited to the epidermis. A second degree burn involves the epidermis and varying depths of the dermis. The skin appendages (hair follicles and sweat glands) are still spared. A first degree burn will generally heal in 3-5 days. A second degree burn may take up to 2-3 weeks.

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