Why are kids so retarded?

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Is there an increase in them getting dropped on their heads or something? First tide pods now this.

School children are giving themselves frostbite by spraying aerosol cans on their skin. What is the Deodorant Challenge and why is it dangerous?



Parents are being warned about another new dangerous playground game sweeping schools in the UK. The ‘Deodorant Challenge’ involves holding a can of aerosol close to the skin and spraying for as long as possible. It has hit the news after a distraught mother revealed her 10-year-old daughter Ellie suffered serious burns from taking part in the craze.

Jamie Prescott now fears her child may need skin grafts for her horrific injuries. Since she posted the worrying images on Facebook on Friday her post has been shared nearly 3,400 times. She wrote how the game is “doing the rounds”. Ms Prescott, from Yate in South Gloucestershire, told Somerset Live the incident happened on Tuesday (April 18), adding, “As you can see from the yellow padding, it is still weeping excessively.”

In her social media plea, she wrote: “For any parents who have children, please, please sit them down and show them these pictures. The fad has been gaining momentum for quite some time, and back in December a schoolgirl narrowly missed having a skin graft after she took part in the challenge and was left her with burns and no feeling in her hand. Ebony Worthington, 10, from Farnworth, near Bolton, had to be taken to a specialist burns unit.

What are the dangers of the ‘Deodorant Challenge’?

An aerosol burn is caused by the pressurized gas within the spray cooling very sharply. The decrease in temperature freezes the skin causing frostbite. One study published in the American Academy of Pediatrics found that spraying deodorant 5cm from the skin for just 15 seconds can cause the skin’s temperature to drop by more than 60°C (140°F). If you have severe frostbite, you’ll need to be admitted to a specialist unit where medical staff are experienced in treating these types of injuries.

What are the dangers of the ‘Deodorant Challenge’? An aerosol burn is caused by the pressurized gas within the spray cooling very sharply. The decrease in temperature freezes the skin causing frostbite. One study published in the American Academy of Pediatrics found that spraying deodorant 5cm from the skin for just 15 seconds can cause the skin’s temperature to drop by more than 60°C (140°F). If you have severe frostbite, you’ll need to be admitted to a specialist unit where medical staff are experienced in treating these types of injuries.

The mother is warning parents about the dangerous fad (Photo: Facebook Jamie Prescott) This is often a specialist burns unit because exposure to very high temperatures can cause the same type of injury as exposure to very cold temperatures. After having frostbite, some people are left with permanent problems, such as increased sensitivity to cold, numbness, stiffness and pain in the affected area, according to NHS Choices. Severe frostbite threatens the loss of a limb, finger or toe. If the symptoms of frostbite are minor, call your GP or NHS 111 for advice. If the symptoms are severe, go immediately to your nearest A&E department. If you’re unable to move, call 999 to ask for an ambulance.

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