1st April 2022

A 16-year-old girl presents to A&E with a red, tender patch of skin on her forehead

A 16-year-old girl presents to A&E with a red, tender patch of skin on her forehead. She explains that she was curling her hair and touched the hot iron to her forehead. She is in a lot of pain and would like some analgesia. On examination she has a 2.5 x 2.5 cm erythematous patch that is exquisitely tender, the skin is completely intact. Considering the size and appearance of the burn, what degree burn would this be classified as?

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