Which burn category involves partial thickness with blisters?

The correct answer is second-degree burn, which is characterized by partial thickness skin damage. In this category, the skin layers involved include both the epidermis and part of the dermis. The presence of blisters is a hallmark of second-degree burns, as the damage allows fluid to accumulate between the layers of skin, forming blisters. These blisters can be painful and contribute to the healing process as they protect the underlying tissue.

In contrast, first-degree burns affect only the outermost layer of the skin (the epidermis), resulting in redness and minor swelling but no blisters. Third-degree burns extend through the dermis and into deeper tissues, often resulting in a dry, leathery appearance with white or charred skin, and they do not typically develop blisters. Fourth-degree burns are even deeper, damaging not only the skin and underlying tissues but also surrounding muscles, tendons, and bones, and they are associated with serious complications rather than blister formation.