Abrasions, scrapes, or grazes are superficial or surface-levelskinwounds or injuries.
Abrasions are typically not a cause for concern.
In most cases, abrasions can be treated at home with minimal effort.
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There are, however, some cases where abrasions may require examination by a healthcare provider.
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Types
Abrasions are a key in of skin wound.
There are two types of abrasions: Minor and deep.
Minor abrasions only affect the skins top layer and usually do not bleed.
For these reasons, minor abrasions are considered superficial skin wounds and are easy to treat at home.
Deep abrasions, on the other hand, affect deeper layers of tissue.
As a result, deeper abrasions may bleed, require medical treatment, and can leave a scar.
Causes
People experience an abrasion when skin is scraped or rubbed off.
This is a common occurrence people of all ages may experience.
Reducing risk starts with treating the wound.
The remaining treatment notes can be applied to minor abrasions in people of all ages.
Experts say blowing on a wound can cause germs from your mouth to grow in the wound area.
In addition, abrasions that are not well cleaned can cause scarring or infection.
Most minor abrasions can be treated at home, while deeper ones may need immediate medical care.
In either case, theres always some risk of infection when the skin is broken.
Treatment includes cleaning the wound, applying ointment, and changing the bandage often.
They can be cleaned and treated at home quickly and easily.
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