friction burns
Rope injury aftermath
Friction burns are skin injuries caused by rubbing against a rough surface—the heat and abrasion damage tissue together.
Road rash from motorcycle accidents and rope burns are common examples.
The term also refers to skin irritation from repetitive rubbing during sex: He had friction burns on his knees from the carpet.
- chafingIrritation from friction
- scrapingRubbing away material
- abrasionShallow surface wound
- road rashScrape from sliding on pavement
- slide tackleFeet-first ball dispossession
blister · raw skin · grazing · protective gear · rash · skin · wound · scar tissue · erosion · injuries · pains · trauma · lesion · lubrication · epidermis · debridement · skin regeneration · first aid
mechanism of injury
friction burnslacerations
Irregular torn wounds
chemical burns · electrical burns · contusions · stab wounds · pressure sores
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