Health Department of Northwest Michigan. 3434 M-119, Suite A. Harbor Springs, MI 49740. Fax (secure) (231) 347-2861. Environmental Health - Permits. (231) 347-6014.
What are the classifications of burns? Burns are classified as first-, second-, or third-degree, depending on how deep and severely they penetrate the skin's surface. First-degree (superficial) burns First-degree burns affect only the epidermis, or outer layer of skin. The burn site is red, painful, dry, and with no blisters. Mild sunburn is an example.
The following are three classifications of burns: 1  First-degree burn. This minor burn affects only the outer layer of the skin (epidermis). 2  Second-degree burn. This type of burn affects both the epidermis and the second layer of skin (dermis). 3  Third-degree burn. This burn reaches into the fat layer beneath the skin.