It is important not to use ice or ice water as the extreme cold will actually make the burn worse.
How to treat rug burn on face.
The cool water helps dissipate the heat from the friction which keeps the burn from getting worse.
Clean the burn with antiseptic solution.
By covering the wound you protect it from other fabrics that may come into contact with it and worsen the condition.
After washing the injury with cold water clean the burn with an antiseptic.
Keep the area dry.
Take an over the counter pain reliever if the pain is unbearable.
If the rug burn is oozing don t wipe it away and further irritate the burn.
Run cold water over a rug burn for up to 15 minutes.
The coldness can reduce swelling and inflammation.
Wash the burn with an antiseptic cleanser.
Alternately a rag or washcloth can be soaked in cold water and applied to the burn.
Once you identify the affected area immediately pour cold water on the injury to avoid the.
If the burn is oozing pus or blood see a doctor immediately.
Within three to six days your rug burn should be gone.
Clean cloth burn cream antibiotic cream aloe vera cream or gel over the counter pain reliever gauze bandage.
Place a loose bandage or gauze over the wound to protect it.