Partial and full-thickness wounds

A partial-thickness wound affects only the outer layers of the skin, including the epidermis and sometimes the dermis, and typically heals through epithelialization. These wounds are often less severe and include abrasions, blisters, or shallow burns. A full-thickness wound extends deeper, involving the entire dermis and sometimes reaching underlying tissues like fat, muscle, or bone, requiring more complex healing processes such as granulation and scar tissue formation.