Aerosol-related thermal injuries: a simple approach to managing a frosty problem.

Invented over 80 years ago, aerosol cans are now part of our everyday life. Body deodorants and air fresheners are readily available in any supermarket. Aerosol-related frostbites are being seen more often over last two decades and many cases are seen following deliberate self-harm from readily-available deodorant cans. 'Frosting is a practice increasingly seen in paediatric and adolescent patients.1 Although occasional aerosol-related frostbites have been reported widely, no treatment guidelines have been proposed to date.

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