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2. Friction burn - Wikipedia

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   A friction burn is a form of abrasion caused by the friction of skin rubbing against a surface. A friction burn may also be referred to as skinning, chafing, or a term named for the surface causing the burn such as rope burn, carpet burn or rug burn. Because friction generates heat, extreme cases of chafing may result in genuine thermal burning ...

3. Chafing (skin) - Wikipedia

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   Chafing is an irritation or superficial abrasion of skin caused by friction, moisture or irritating fabric. Prolonged rubbing on the skin may result in skin sting or burn, and development of a mild, red rash or boils; and in severe cases may include swelling, bleeding, or crusting. It often results from body parts that rub against each other or ...

4. Burn - Wikipedia

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   A burn is an injury to skin, or other tissues, caused by heat, cold, electricity, chemicals, friction, or ionizing radiation (such as sunburn, caused by ultraviolet radiation). [ 5 ] [ 9 ] Most burns are due to heat from hot liquids (called scalding ), solids, or fire. [ 10 ]

5. How to Get Rid of Blisters, According to Doctors - AOL

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   These painful skin lesions are caused by friction when your skin rubs against your shoes, says Purvisha Patel, M.D., a dermatologist and founder of Advanced Dermatology and Skin Cancer Associates ...

6. How to spot 18 common — and not so common — bumps, rashes and ...

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   You can get blisters from friction, like when a shoe rubs against your skin, or from skin diseases, heat or sunburns. Blisters treatments Blisters tend to heal on their own, but a blister can be ...

7. Expert tips for treating and preventing razor burn - AOL

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   The best way to prevent razor burn is to use shaving cream or gel, which helps the razor glide smoothly against skin and minimizes potential skin irritation, says Dr. Joshua Zeichner, the director ...

8. Airbag dermatitis - Wikipedia

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   Often, "friction burns" occur, especially on the face. The unfolding airbag can cause multiple superficial parallel lesions with its slapping action. [7] [8] Usually, irritant contact dermatitis affects the face, arms, and upper chest. It is characterized as purpuric aspects and erythema and swelling. Patients report stinging and burning ...

9. Blister - Wikipedia

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   Friction: various sized blisters on the sole of a foot Burning: two days after second-degree burn Chemical exposure: sulfur mustard agent. A blister may form when the skin has been damaged by friction or rubbing, heat, cold or chemical exposure.