Abrasion is what we call a rash that can be caused by rubbing on a rough area of the skin. It is also called scrap or grays. If the rash is caused by a hard place such as rubbing on the road, it can also be called a road rash.
Such scratches are painful. Scratches are generally less dangerous than deep wounds and do not bleed so it can be treated at home.
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How common is the rash?
Scratches can happen to anyone and anywhere. Usually, there are more chances of scratches in these parts of the body:
- Elbow
- knee
- Leg
- Wrist
- Or upper body
Please see your doctor for any further information.
Symptoms
Symptoms of friction or scratches can be as follows:
First-rate scratches: In first-rate scratches, only the upper layer of your skin ie the epidermis will be affected. First-degree scratches are lighter and will reduce pain.
Secondary scratch: In this type of scratch, both the first upper epidermis and dermis layers of the skin are affected. Light blood may also come in this scratch.
Third-grade scratch: It can be serious and is also known as Avulsion Wound in medical language. There will be too much blood in it and you may need to see a doctor.
When did you meet your doctor?
In case of any of these conditions, you can visit a doctor:
1. If the friction is caused by a serious accident.
2 . If there is too much bleeding after scratching.
If you have any type of infection in your injury and it is not stopping even after applying for the medicine, then you should see the doctor immediately, so that the infection does not spread further.
Your doctor will clean the wound and after bandaging you will get rest and the chances of spreading the infection will also be reduced. If the infection is caused by bacteria, the doctor will also give you antibiotics. In very severe conditions, the skin of the infected area can also be removed by surgery.
Reason
If your skin gets rubbed with a hard surface while walking or moving anywhere, it can cause scratches. How deep scratch or friction is will depend on how fast you have hit. Scratching may affect the upper surface of the skin in any way.
Because of the dangers
If you are not taking precautions at any hard or rough place, you may get scratched.
Screening and treatment
The information given here is not a substitute for any medical consultation. Please see your doctor for any further information.
How deep can scratch be examined?
By looking at the location of your abrasion, doctors can find out about your injury and you can be treated accordingly.
How can scratch be treated?
The doctor will clean scabies with the help of soap or antiseptic. After this, the wound will be covered with bandage by applying antibiotic.
If the bruise is too deep then only the doctors can bandage you, but there may be a lot of possibility of infection in the wound, so you can also take some tips from your side. Such as:
Surfactants such as 0.9 sodium chloride or body cleanse can be applied in the area of infection likely. It can also be injected into the body with the help of injection so that it can affect quickly.
Clean the wound with light hands with the help of fine silk cloth. Do not rub too much, it can cause tissue and excess rubbing.
After being cleaned, the wound will be bandaged with the help of light transparent dressing. Keep in mind that keep your bandage changed from time to time so that there is no infection. Until the wound heals, keep the moisture at the place of the wound so that the wound heals quickly. It also reduces the risk of stains.
Do get injections of tetanus after any rash. The germs that spread tetanus are present in our environment at all times. They can grow on any dirt or moist place and spread infection, so make sure to have an injection of tetanus. If it has been more than six months since the injection of tetanus has been injected, it becomes mandatory to have the injection. This will reduce the risk of infection.
There is also a defined order of healing of the skin in which the inner layers heal first and the outer epidermis cures later. After wound healing, use an antibiotic moisturizing cream or any cream that can improve the skin color.
Lifestyle and Home Remedies
Keeping these things in mind can improve your scratches quickly.
To avoid scars, get the treatment done properly.
Try to keep the wound clean so that there is no infection.
Do not scratch the wound, again and again, this will take more time to heal and may also cause infection.
Take all the information about the severity of your rash from the doctor, so that you can take care of yourself in the right way.
