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Abrasions

Description

Description

A partial thickness injury of the skin, often from scraping it.

Symptoms

Symptoms

An abrasion causes pain and bleeding.

Tests

Tests

A simple examination of the abrasion is all that is needed.

Treatment

Treatment

Cleaning and bandaging of the wound. If all the dirt is not removed an infection or permanent "tattooing" of the abrasion can occur.

News

News

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From: WANE-TV Fort Wayne
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From: St. Catharines Standard
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