How long does friction burn last

If you clean the wound, apply new ointment, and wrap it in fresh bandages every day, the burn should heal on its own within a few days. Avoid applying lotions or anything else that may irritate the area until it is healed. If a blister has formed due to friction, do not break it.

(But friction blisters rarely form in the private parts area.) The blister might rupture immediately after it forms (if it’s located very close to the surface), or it might last for a few days (if it forms deeper in the skin). It might take one week for a burn or blister to get better without scarring.

Friction burns can happen on any area of the body, but they tend to affect the bony parts including the elbows, forearms, knees and shins. Scrapes can often be more painful than cuts since they tear a much bigger section of the skin and expose more nerve endings.

A good over-the-counter option for an uncomplicated burn is to use Polysporin or Neosporin ointment, which you can then cover with a non-stick dressing like Telfa pads.