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  2. 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 ...

  3. Friction burn - Wikipedia

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    Friction burn caused by a treadmill. Example of a third-degree friction burn. 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.

  4. List of burn centres in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of burn centres in the United Kingdom. A burn centre or burn care facility is typically a hospital ward which specializes in the treatment of severe burn injuries . In British Overseas Territories , patients requiring specialist care, including severe burns, are often referred to hospitals in other nearby countries.

  5. 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 ]

  6. Queen Victoria Hospital - Wikipedia

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    Burns Centre: The QVH Burns Centre provides specialist burns care treatment for people living in the South East of England. The hospital was involved in controversy in August 2007 when it turned away an 8-month-old burn victim arriving by air ambulance. [8] The row was finally resolved with both sides agreeing to disagree over the issue. [9]

  7. Injury in humans - Wikipedia

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    Frostbite is a type of burn caused by contact with excessive cold, causing cellular injury and deep tissue damage through the crystallization of water in the tissue. Friction burns are caused by friction with external objects, resulting in a burn and abrasion. [15] Radiation burns are caused by exposure to ionizing radiation.

  8. Vet-Approved Home Treatment for Senior Dogs with Arthritis - AOL

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    There are several things you can do at home to help an older dog with arthritis, including changing her diet. Photo by manfredxy, Canva

  9. 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 ...