Which description best defines a Full Thickness burn?

• A. Tissue Injury From Heat, Chemicals, Electricity, Radiation
• B. Red, Painful, No Blisters
• C. Blisters, Moist, Very Painful
• D. Charred, Leathery, Painless (Nerve Damage)

Answer: (D)

Full-thickness burns go through the entire skin, often reaching deeper tissues. The skin at the injury site tends to be dry, firm, and may be charred or leathery in appearance. Because the nerve endings are destroyed, these burns are often painless or only minimally painful, despite their severity. This combination—charred or leathery texture with little or no pain—best fits a full-thickness burn. In contrast, burns with blisters and moisture and marked pain reflect partial-thickness injury, while a red, painful burn without blisters describes a milder surface burn. Full-thickness injuries usually require surgical management and grafting rather than simple healing.