How To Soothe Rug Burn

The coldness can reduce swelling and inflammation.

How to soothe rug burn.

To eliminate rug burn you have to treat it as a first degree burn. Unlike a thermal burn there is no need to rinse a rug burn for several minutes to cool it. Alternately a rag or washcloth can be soaked in cold water and applied to the burn. After rinsing the wound you can clean it with cool.

Wash the burn with an antiseptic cleanser. The cool water helps dissipate the heat from the friction which keeps the burn from getting worse. Cover the burn with gauze or an adhesive bandage. Rinse the burn and clean it with warm water and gentle soap.

You can also try an antibiotic cream such as neosporin. If you do not have burn cream available try aloe vera lotion or gel. It is important not to use ice or ice water as the extreme cold will actually make the burn worse. Cover the area loosely with a bandage.

The injury stops getting worse as soon as the friction stops. Here s how to treat rug burn at home. Remove the bandage and check the burn in 24 hours. Never use ice water over the rug burn.

Ice water actually makes the burn worse. Cool water dissipates the heat from the friction and prevents the burn from worsening. Run cold water over the affected area for up to 15 minutes. Run cold water over a rug burn for up to 15 minutes.

Dry the wound with a soft clean towel. Press it to the burn injury to relieve pain symptoms. Dip a washcloth in cold water and place over the burn. Avoid icing the wound because this may worsen the condition.

Consider applying burn cream to the burned area to speed healing prevent infection and avoid scarring. Rug burns are treated much the same way as other types of burns.