multiple surgeries and leave lasting scars.
Fourth-degree pavement burns — which hit muscle, deep tissue and bone — are rare but not unheard of.
“We have seen hot pavement cause fourth-degree burns in cases when there was extended contact, usually a person lying unconscious on pavement for an extended period of time,” Chestovich said.
It appears that pavement burns may be becoming more common. The Lions Burn Care Center has seen an increase in recent years, but it’s not clear why. It could be due to gradually rising temperatures, but also might simply owe to a population increase, Chestovich said.
If you suffer a pavement burn, Chestovich cautioned against self-treating with cold water or ice, which could make matters worse. He suggested wrapping
