What is the name of the skin that peels off after a bad sunburn?
Quick answer would be the Epidermis or the top most part of the
skin.
To be more in depth would need us to look at the three skin
layers and the four types of burns.
Epidermis- The top most layer of skin. Mostly used in protection
and moisture retention for the lower layers.
Dermis- Contains strands of hair as they grow through the skin,
some minor capillary tubes for carrying blood.
Subcutaneous Layer- Deepest part of the skin that carries our
hair roots, blood vessels and some veins along with muscles.
1st Degree Burn- Sun burn or skin irritation when using a harsh
skin product. This burn irritates the epidermis and causes the
cells here to be damaged or even die and usually causes
peeling.
2nd Degree Burn- This can be caused from touching a hot surface
for a split second or prolonged sun damaged. This causes cell
damage in the dermis and causes a boil or any kind of bump on the
skin due to heat exposure.
3rd Degree Burn- Is widely known as the worst burn you can get
though i will explain one more type after this that is worse. This
burns down into the subcutaneous layer of skin and damages some
muscle tissues, blood vessels, hair follicles and the part of the
body that allows us to grow more skin. Usually requires a skin
graft and intensive care at a hospital or emergency department.
Usually hair and skin will not regrow from a 3rd degree burn.
4rd Degree Burn- This is a burn that goes all the way down to
the muscles and bones. It is life threatening and unrepairable for
the most part. It can cause damage to the bone marrow which could
cause a red blood cell deficiency.