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Skin Anatomy and burn Classes

Dr. Bassem Alaa El-din

Skin

• The skin is the largest organ of the body, with a total area of about 20 square feet. The skin protects us from microbes and the elements, helps regulate body temperature, and permits the sensations of touch, heat, and cold.

• Skin has three layers:• The epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, provides a waterproof

barrier and creates our skin tone.• The dermis, beneath the epidermis, contains tough connective

tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands.• The deeper subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) is made of fat and

connective tissue.• The skin’s color is created by special cells called melanocytes, which

produce the pigment melanin. Melanocytes are located in the epidermis.

Skin burn Classes

Skin Burns

• First-degree burns are red and painful. They swell a little and turn white when you press on them. The skin over the burn may peel off in a day or two. These are the least severe type of burn, affecting only the outer layer of skin.

• Causes: Sunburn and hot liquids

First degree burn

First degree burn

• Healing time: 3 to 6 days; the superficial skin layer over the burn may peel off in 1 or 2 days.

Second Degree Burns

• A second degree (partial thickness) burn damages the top layers of the skin &

• causes blistering. It can result in scarring and may require a skin graft.

Second Degree Burns

• Second degree burns can result from:

• Hot liquids

• Flame Injury

• Scalding liquids

Second Degree Burns

• Signs and symptoms: Blisters, severe pain, and redness. The blisters sometimes

• break open and the area is wet looking with a bright pink to cherry red color.

Second Degree Burns

Third Degree Burn

• A third degree (full thickness) burn destroys all layers of the skin. Skin grafting is

• necessary to repair the skin

• Third degree burns can result from:

• Prolonged flame (house fire)

• Steam or scalding liquids

• Chemical or electrical injury

Third Degree Burn

• Signs and symptoms:

• The surface is dry and can look waxy white, leathery, brown, or charred.

• There may be little or no pain or the area may feel numb at first because of nerve damage.

Third Degree Burn

Fourth Degree Burns

• A fourth degree (full thickness) burn destroys all layers of the skin and involves tendons and muscles. As a result, there is no sensation in the burn area.

Fourth Degree Burns

• Fourth degree burns can result from

• Prolonged flame contact

• High voltage electrical injury

TISSUE-HEALING AGENTS

TISSUE-HEALING AGENTS

• MEBO is of natural and herbal edible origin. It is composed of ß-sitosterol 0.25% as the main active ingredient. The base of the ointment is composed of sesame oil and beeswax. In addition to that, MEBO includes in its formula 18 amino acids, 4 major fatty acids, vitamins, and polysaccharides.

MEBO during lactation