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The photo shows a 6 inch (15 cm) wide area of mild redness without blistering on the forearm. This thermal burn was caused by spilled hot water.
First Aid Care Advice:
Note: a thermal burn is any burn caused by heat.
This shows a second degree burn that is caused by heat. The burn area is swollen and bulging with blisters.
First Aid Care Advice:
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