This severe burn on the top of the foot was caused by a hot grease spill. Wax used in salons and at home can cause burns, particularly on thin, delicate areas of skin.
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Burns, First Aid 

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This severe burn on the top of the foot was caused by a hot grease spill.
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Handal KA; American Red Cross. Part 2: first aid. In: The American Red Cross First Aid and Safety Handbook. 1st ed. Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company; 1992:84-89.

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