What are some side effects of skin injuries?

Depending on the type of skin injury, you may have several side effects that result from the breaking of the skin.

• Pain- Most skin injuries, including minor cuts, scrapes and burns, cause pain. The degree of pain relates to the severity of the injury.
• Blistering or scarring
• Infection-Redness, drainage, warmth, and swelling are all signs of infections, which are caused by bacteria infecting a wound.
• Depression- Severe burns can cause depression when they disfigure individuals and take a long period of time to heal.