1. Superficial partial thickness burn – injury in the skin tissues involving only the epidermis; the wound may appear bright pink to red with minimal edema and without blisters. The affected skin is dry and warm to touch.
2. Moderate partial thickness burn – it involves the epidermis and the dermis by which the wound appears to be red to pink with moderate edema and with moist and weeping blisters. When the burn is
3. Deep partial thickness burn – it involves the deep dermis by which the wound looks pink to pale ivory with moderate edema and blisters; the wound is dryer than moderate partial thickness burn.
4. Full thickness burn – it involves all the layers of the skin, also including the subcutaneous fat, muscle, nerves and blood supply in some cases. The wound appears from cherry red to brown or black with no blistering formation. It is dry and leathery in texture.
5. Full thickness burn – it involves all the layers of the skin including the muscles, organ tissues and bone. Charring occurs in this case.