Indeed, exposure to hot sand can result in first-degree, second-degree or rarely third-degree burns. A 27-year-old man developed painful erythematous patches on the plantar feet and toes after running barefoot on the sand during a hot August afternoon on a dog beach in Del Mar, California.

What are sand burns?

: having a hard skin due to the silica of sand combining with the surface of metal when metal is poured into a mold at too high a temperature —used of a casting.

How do you treat hot sand burns?

If you or someone else gets burned from a hot surface, the first step is to remove yourself or the person from the heat source. Then cool the burn as quickly as possible by applying cool compresses or putting it under cool running water for a few minutes. (Ice or very cold water is not recommended.)