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Third
degree burns are very deep into the skin leaving
a very dry and hard surface. Generally, these burns
are painless because the nerves are often damaged. They
will not heal without an operation and skin grafting.
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Involves
all layers of skin |
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Variable
colour - white, waxy, red, brown |
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Destroys
elasticity, dry |
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Painless |
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Does
not heal |
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