What to do if the wound bleeds after abrasion

Scrapes and abrasions are quite common. If you do not pay attention to timely care, it may lead to infection. At this time, water will come out of the wound, indicating that an infection has occurred. You must take it seriously and deal with some dirt in the wound in time. Do a good job of debridement, then apply some medicines such as iodine, and do a good job of anti-inflammatory treatment. If the injury is serious, you should seek medical attention in time to avoid greater harm to your health.

What to do if the wound bleeds after abrasion

Generally, small wounds will stop bleeding on their own. If necessary, gently apply pressure to the wound with a clean cloth or bandage until the bleeding stops. If the bleeding still does not stop, seek medical attention immediately.

1. Cleaning

For superficial wounds, you can choose iodine tincture or a disinfectant with less irritation to skin tissue (such as Bactroban's wound disinfectant spray) and then rinse with saline or clean water. It is not recommended to use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol to clean wounds, as they are highly irritating and not conducive to wound healing;

2. Use Vaseline or anti-infection ointment

After cleaning the wound, gently apply a layer of Vaseline on the wound to keep the wound moist, which is conducive to wound healing and less likely to leave scars. If the wound shows symptoms of infection, it is recommended to use anti-infective ointment, such as mupirocin ointment.

3. Bandage the wound

Bandage the wound with clean gauze and change it at least once a day. If the gauze comes into contact with water or becomes dirty, please change it immediately.

Note: If the abrasion does not stop bleeding or the wound is large, please seek medical attention immediately. Avoid these misunderstandings about scarring from wounds: The process of wound tissue healing itself is the process of scar formation. Whether scars will be left depends mainly on personal constitution and the depth of the wound. Of course, improper handling may also lead to deepening of scars. It should be noted that when the wound forms a scab, do not force the scab to fall off and heal naturally, which will help the wound recover. If the wound accidentally becomes infected, you can use Bactroban's Mupirocin Ointment to kill the bacteria that cause the infection and provide a good foundation for the recovery of skin lesions.