How to treat skin injuries quickly

In daily life, it is normal for hands or body to suffer skin injuries. In most cases, there is no need to worry. Some people simply apply some iodine or other disinfectants, but some people ignore it and improperly handle it, causing the wound to become more and more serious. In fact, skin injuries also need to be well cared for, otherwise it may lead to adverse consequences. Here I will introduce to you how to treat skin injuries quickly.

Epidermal abrasions

Human skin is divided into the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. The dermis under the epidermis contains abundant blood vessels and nerves.

Treatment method: If the outer layer of the epidermis is abraded, there will be no bleeding, but it will be painful. If the wound is clean, you can apply some iodine to prevent local infection; if the abrasion area is larger, or there is dirt and unclean things on the wound, you can use saline or hydrogen peroxide to clean the wound, and then apply iodine; if there are broken glass, metal chips, etc. in the wound, go to the hospital for treatment in time if it is not rinsed clean.

Skin lacerations

Skin lacerations are often caused by falls or severe collisions that completely tear the epidermis and dermis. The wound is uneven and irregular.

Treatment method: Most of these wounds will bleed. First, you must press to stop the bleeding, and then send to the hospital for treatment.

Note: When pressing to stop bleeding, use sterilized gauze or a clean towel, etc. Do not press the wound with unclean objects to prevent bacteria from entering the wound and causing infection.

Cuts and punctures

Most cuts and punctures are caused by accidental injuries with sharp objects such as knives, scissors, and needles, which can injure the skin and even blood vessels and nerves. Generally speaking, the wounds are deep, neat, and clean.

Treatment method: When a cut or puncture occurs, the first thing to do is to stop the bleeding. If the wound is not deep, you can use a Band-Aid to stop the bleeding. If the wound is deep, use a clean gauze or towel to stop the bleeding and press the wound tightly to stop the bleeding.

Note: If the wound is deep and caused by a rusty sharp object, you need to go to the hospital immediately to get a tetanus shot.

Bruised wound

Most cases of congestion are caused by external force that causes rupture of blood vessels in the subcutaneous tissue, and blood seeps into the subcutaneous tissue from the ruptured capillaries.

Treatment method: If there is bruising on the skin, you should apply cold water or ice; if the injured part is the arm or leg, you can lift the arm or leg to help reduce swelling. 24 hours after the occurrence of blood stasis, you can apply warm water to the affected area to promote local blood circulation and accelerate the dissipation of blood stasis.

Scratches

Scratches mostly occur between children. Generally speaking, they are not a big problem and can be disinfected with appropriate iodine.

Note: Use running water to clean the wound. If the child develops an infection or fever after being scratched, he or she must be sent to the doctor for treatment immediately.

Smashing or crushing injuries

Trauma or crush injuries are more serious than ordinary collisions. If you are injured by a blow or crush, you should first apply cold compress or stop the bleeding. If the pain is severe or even swelling occurs, you should consider the possibility of a fracture and go to the hospital for treatment immediately.

Animal bites

If you are bitten by an ordinary animal, you can first wash it with soapy water or clean water, then apply iodine to disinfect it, and then go to the hospital for rabies vaccination; if you are bitten by a poisonous insect or snake, be sure to fix the upper end of the wound with gauze to reduce blood flow, and immediately go to the hospital for treatment.

Burns

If you have burns, you must pay attention to the following principles:

1. Rinse the wound with running water for 15-30 minutes to quickly reduce the temperature on the skin surface. You can even consider using cold compress.

2. Carefully remove foreign objects. If necessary, use scissors to cut open the clothes or temporarily keep the adhesion area, and try to avoid breaking the skin.

3. Soak in cold water for about 15 minutes, which can not only relieve pain but also stabilize your emotions.

4. Cover the injured area with a clean towel or gauze. Do not apply any rice wine, soy sauce, toothpaste, paste, herbal medicine, etc. to avoid the doctor's judgment of the wound, and seek medical treatment immediately.