Cigarette burns

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For other uses, see Cigarette Burns (disambiguation).

Self-inflicted cigarette burns

Cigarette burns are usually deliberate injuries caused by pressing a lit cigarette or cigar to the skin. They are a common form of child abuse,[1][2][3] self-harm, and torture.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10] They are typically round and about 1 centimetre (0.4 in) in diameter, with a hypopigmented center and hyperpigmented periphery.[4]

References

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  6. ^ "Cigarette burns". DIGNITY - Danish Institute Against Torture. 26 April 2019. Archived from the original on 24 March 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
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