A friction burn on your neck might be caused by a seat belt shoulder strap or even chaffing from a stiff collar. Since a mild friction burn only damages the epidermis, it’ll usually heal on its own.

Third-degree friction burn: These severe burns damage or destroy your epidermis and dermis and often leave scars. Your skin might appear black, brown, white or yellow after a third-degree burn.

This type of friction burn usually heals in 2 weeks and won’t leave a thick, raised scar (hypertrophic scar). More severe types of road rash may produce a hypertrophic scar.

Turf burn occurs when someone falls on turf and the friction between their skin and the turn causes a burn. Cleaning the wound and using antibiotic ointment can help treat it. In some ways, turf ...

Most friction burns aren't serious and heal within a few days — but you'll want to visit a doctor for burns that are very painful and cause blisters. Business Insider Subscribe Newsletters ...