Burns Caused by Abuse
Current as of: June 26, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine
Some common burn patterns and common areas for burns that result from abuse include: Circular burns that are the size and shape of the end of a cigarette or cigar. Burns on the bottom of the feet. Burns that look like gloves (on the hands), socks (on the feet), or a large circle on the buttocks. These come from putting…