Private Bag 93311
Otahuhu
Auckland 1640
New Zealand
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Auckland Regional Burn Service/ National Burn Service
Postal Address
Contact Details
Phone National Burn Centre: 09 276 0044 ext 58214 or 58664
For clinical enquiries and referrals, please contact:
Auckland Region: Counties Manukau Health
Phone: 021 784 057 or (09) 276 0000 locator 938017 (on-call plastics registrar)
Waikato Region: Waikato District Health Board
Phone: (07) 839 8899 (ask for plastics registrar on-call)
Fax: (07) 839 8725 (Plastic Surgery Booking Clerk office)
Hutt Valley Region: Hutt Valley District Health Board
Phone: (04) 566 6999 (ask for plastics registrar on-call)
Fax: (04) 570 9239
Christchurch Region: Canterbury District Health Board
Phone: (03) 364 0640 (ask for plastics registrar on-call)
Fax: (03) 364 0456
Superficial Dermal, Mid-Dermal and Deep-Dermal Burns (Second Degree)
Superficial Dermal burns affect the epidermis and part of the second deeper layer of skin (dermis). The development of blisters is the hallmark of a dermal burn. The burn area may appear very red or, if blisters burst, wet and shiny. The area may also be swollen and very painful. Treatment may include antibiotic ointment and frequent dressing and cleaning of the wound. A superficial dermal burn should heal spontaneously with the proper care.
Mid-Dermal and Deep-Dermal burns affect progressively more of the underlying dermis and will take longer to heal with corresponding greater risk of scarring. Deep dermal burns require the same treatment as a full-thickness burn.
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/public/burns/auckland-regional-burn-service-national-burn/