The Health Problems of Children: Cuts, Abrasions, and Scratches

Sometimes, cuts and scrapes have disastrous consequences if it is not treated quickly. Kid running around in the house and glass jars and other materials used, which may cause cuts or scratches.
Outside activities should be monitored carefully, or abrasions caused by a rock or a wall is inevitable.
The cuts are caused by acrid objects that can damage the surface of the skin or penetrate to the skin. The stripes are benign form of cuts. The abrasion is caused by rubbing or friction the skin with a raw surface. carpet burns and burns on board are also examples of abrasion, because they are caused by friction.

In addition, in three cases, the injury may bleed. It bleeds when tiny blood vessels under the skin is broken. Platelets form clots to stop bleeding and can also form a crust, which must be removed as it may interfere with healing. If the bleeding does not stop the wound must be covered with a soft cloth.


After the wound should be cleaned with warm water and mild soap. Antibacterial ointment should be used to clean the wound and should be covered with a bandage. The antibacterial ointment helps to kill germs. The dressing prevents bacteria from penetrating inside and avoid injury always boring. But the dressing should be changed daily and the wound must be kept dry.

The good thing is that scrapes, cuts and scratches do not require special attention in most cases. But if the zero is made from animal claws or abrasion is caused by a rusty metal surface, a physician must be treated immediately, because the animal could have rabies and rust can cause septic . Depending on the situation, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics, lotions or even blows. Occasionally, the injury will not cause danger, but due to negligence, the wound is infected by bacteria. If the wound is infected, symptoms such as redness, swelling of the skin, and the production of puss may be yellow or green one.

Then the doctor sewed the cut edges together with needle and thread for you. If the cut is not big enough, the cup is sealed with a special glue, instead of points. The glue will hold together the edges so that the skin underneath and to heal in a period of time, the adhesive substance. In most cases, the wound does not leave a scar. It depends entirely on the method and effectiveness of treatment.