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1st degree burn

burns in the epidermis layer; it's red without blisters, takes 5-10 days to heal without scarring

2nd degree burn

extends into the dermis layers; it's red with blisters, takes 2-8 weeks with possible scarring

3rd degree burn

extends into the hypodermis layer; it's stiff and white; it takes months to heal with scarring

keloid scars

scars that are raised and extend beyond the area of the injury

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