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1 maj 2024 · Learn how to treat minor cuts and scrapes at home with basic steps such as washing, cleaning, covering and changing the wound. Find out when to seek medical care for signs of infection or tetanus.
2 cze 2022 · Learn how to clean, cover and care for wounds or cuts at home with soap and water, bandages and antibiotic ointment. Find out when to seek medical help for deeper, infected or animal bites wounds.
A "puncture wound" is a cut that is made when a sharp object, like a nail, goes through the skin and into the tissue underneath. This type of wound can also be caused by animal or human bites. Thery are more likely to get infected than other minor wounds. If you were bitten by an animal or human, see your doctor or nurse.
18 sty 2024 · This article details six things people can try to make their wounds heal faster, and when to see a doctor. Please note, the methods outlined in this article are for cuts and scrapes that...
16 cze 2023 · Abrasion (Scrape) An abrasion is an injury where your skin rubs off. It’s also known as a scrape. You might get an abrasion after tripping on an uneven sidewalk or falling off of your bicycle. Abrasions cause pain, skin discoloration and light bleeding. You can treat small abrasions at home by cleaning and covering your wound.
11 lut 2024 · Learn how to clean, stop the bleeding, and cover minor cuts and scrapes with first aid care. Find out when to call the doctor and how to prevent infection and scarring.
18 kwi 2023 · Learn about first aid for cuts, scrapes (abrasions), and puncture wounds, when to see a doctor, if tetanus shots are necessary, and how to spot signs of infection.
