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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Signs and Symptoms
Burns can appear in a variety of ways, depending on the extent and severity of the burn, but red, white, or charred skin with peeling, swelling, and blisters is typical.

  • Minor burns are the size of a quarter or smaller. All first-degree burns and any second-degree burns that are smaller than 2–3 inches in diameter that are NOT on the hands, feet, face, groin, buttocks, or over a major joint are considered minor burns.
  • Severe burns are deep and may cover a large portion of the body or more than one area of the body. Second-degree burns that are larger than 2–3 inches in diameter that are on the hands, feet, face, groin, buttocks, or over a major joint and ALL third-degree burns are considered severe burns.
Airway burns can include a charred mouth; singed facial hair; visible burns on the head, face, or neck; and coughing or difficulty breathing.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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