Treating Minor Burns: Rug Burns, Chemical, and Scalds

First aid for various minor burns, including thermal, chemical, and friction burns. Step-by-step care for blisters and household burn incidents.

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How to Treat a Rug Burn

A rug burn is a form of first degree burn caused by friction. With a rug burn, the friction that is generated from the contact between the skin and the rug generates a mild amount of heat. This heat causes damage to the tissue in the top layer of skin.

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How to Treat a Chemical Peel Burn

Chemical peels are a common type of beauty treatment that can be used to treat age spots, some scars and other areas of unusual pigmentation on the skin. Chemical peels work by mildly burning the skin, using acid, to help with pigmentation problems.

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