Skin injury is an injury that occurs on the skin anywhere on the body. Cuts, lacerations, and tears are wounds that go through the skin to the fat tissue caused by sharp objects. Scrapes, abrasions, and scratches are surface wounds that do not go away through the skin. Bruises are bleeding on the skin occurring from damaged blood vessels caused by a blunt object. These wounds occur even without cut or scrape. It is managed by applying antibiotic creams over the wound.
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How to get rid of face scratches after an accident?
Query: Dear Doctor, I met with an accident recently and got few scratches on my face and the forehead. Kindly give me suggestions to cure faster. Age-20 years/ male. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your accident. I hope you just sustained some scratches and have been otherwise well! Now coming to your skin query. Well, ideally, the best would be to let me have a look at your scratches by posting well-focused pictures of your scratched or abr... Read Full »