What is an abrasion?
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American Red Cross answered:Abrasions are the most common type of open wound.
They usually are caused by something rubbing roughly against the skin. Abrasions do not bleed much. Any bleeding that occurs comes from capillaries (tiny blood vessels).
Dirt and germs frequently have been rubbed into this type of wound, which is why it is important to clean and irrigate an abrasion thoroughly with soap and water to prevent infection.
Other terms for an abrasion include a scrape, a rug burn, a road rash, or a strawberry. Abrasions usually are painful because scraping of the outer skin layers exposes sensitive nerve endings.
Abrasions are the most common type of open wound. They usually are caused by something rubbing roughly against the skin. Abrasions do not bleed much. Any bleeding that occurs comes from capillaries (tiny blood vessels). Dirt and germs... More -
RealAge answered:An abrasion (scrape) is a shallow scrape on the skin surface and most commonly found on the hands, elbows, or knees. The wound is shallow and doesn't go far beneath the surface. Because an abrasion exposes millions of nerve endings, it can be very painful. A large abrasion can look and act like a burn.
An abrasion (scrape) is a shallow scrape on the skin surface and most commonly found on the hands, elbows, or knees. The wound is shallow and doesn't go far beneath the surface. Because an abrasion exposes millions of nerve endings, it can... More
