It is when these symptoms do not improve that your wound may be infected rather than merely going through the normal healing process.
Is my carpet burn infected.
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.
If you suspect your burn is infected consult your doctor.
If you believe your burn is infected see your doctor immediately for treatment.
If the doctor determines that the infection is severe you may need treatment at a hospital.
What is the danger of an infected burn.
As noted above some redness swelling and discharge from the burn wound is not uncommon.
If the wound does get infected then 2.
The burn has damaged the skin which is the body s first line of defense.
Trim dead skin from popped blisters using sterile scissors.
Typically rug burn is minor and doesn t cause lasting.
Do not break any blisters.
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.
If pus is oozing gently apply pressure with sterile gauze to remove pus.
Carpet burns and abrasions can become infected if bacteria gets inside them.