rug burn

[southcarolina]

I got a huge rug burn today (all down my arm) should I just like rub neosporin on it, I don't think it would be easy to put a bandaid on. It hurts. HELP!

[Mzor203]

I found this on:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/361066/three_rug_burn_home_remedies.html




Apply Cold Water (http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/1398/water.html) to the Rug Burn

You can treat a rug burn the same way you'd treat other first degree burns. The first step to treating a rug burn is to hold the injured area under cool, running (http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/614/running_tips_and_tricks.html) water for about ten or even twenty minutes.

Do not place ice directly on a rug burn. This could actually cause more damage to the injured area.

Keep the Rug Burn Dry

After removing the injured area from the water, gently but thoroughly dry the area with something soft and gentle, like a cotton ball.

You want to keep a rug burn dry at all times. So, after baths and showers, give make sure the rug burn is thoroughly dry.

Clothes Can Irritate a Rug Burn

When fabric (http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/1473/fabric.html) rubs against a rug burn, it can cause pain (http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/1497/pain.html) an irritation. It can also slow down the healing process, something you definitely don't want.

So, if possible, try to wear clothes (http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/1537/clothes.html) that won't rub against a rug burn. For example, if the rug burn is on your leg, wear skirts or shorts whenever possible. If the rug burn is on your arm, wear short sleeved shirts instead of long sleeved shirts.

Making minor changes in the way you dress while your rug burn heals can make a world of difference.

What Not to Put on a Rug Burn

There are some things you definitely don't want to put on a rug burn, because they'd cause more harm than good. Some things you should avoid putting on the area are butter, lotions, powders (like baby (http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/1359/baby.html) powder), perfumes, sunscreen, alcohol, and baby (http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/1359/baby.html) oil. All of these things could cause irritation, and make the rug burn worse, and make it take longer to heal.


Hope it helps.

[Dale]

How did you get rug burn?

[iJack]

How did you get rug burn?
It doens't matter.

[southcarolina]

I was at a restaurant and I slid my arm down the booth. Thanks for the help celetarias