If the doctor determines that the infection is severe you may need treatment at a hospital.
Is my carpet burn infected.
As noted above some redness swelling and discharge from the burn wound is not uncommon.
Do not break any blisters.
If you believe your burn is infected see your doctor immediately for treatment.
What is the danger of an infected burn.
Signs of an infection include worsening pain expanding areas of swelling or redness and the appearance of pus or other liquid seeping from the burn.
Trim dead skin from popped blisters using sterile scissors.
One of the greatest risks of a first degree burn is that bacteria can infiltrate the damaged skin leading to a painful and potentially dangerous infection.
If you suspect your burn is infected consult your doctor.
If pus is oozing gently apply pressure with sterile gauze to remove pus.
An infected burn may have pus or fluid filled blisters.
If the wound does get infected then 2.
Also called a friction burn or carpet burn rug burn occurs when the skin rubs or slides against an abrasive surface like a rug or carpet.
The burn has damaged the skin which is the body s first line of defense.
Typically rug burn is minor and doesn t cause lasting.