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Can a rug burn be a 2nd degree burn?
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Any type: Any type of burn if sustained deep can result in a second degree burn.
Answered 7/1/2017
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Yes: A 2nd-degree burn extends into the bottom layer of skin, the dermis. Abrasions, of which a rug burn is a mild form, are very often 2nd-degree in depth. They usually heal with good wound care (keeping it clean and applying antibiotic ointment) and good nutrition.
Answered 6/8/2015
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