Question 1

got skin laceration not deep. should i seek medical care or let it heal on its own.?

Accepted Answer

Clean, then Vaseline: For small cuts, apply direct pressure for 10 minutes to stop bleeding.  If this is successful, all you need to do is clean the area with soap and water and cover with plain vaseline and a band-aid.  Repeat this once daily.  There is no reason to use topical antibiotics like neosporin or bacitracin.  Repeat daily until the skin heals over.  If it becomes red, painful, or oozes pus, see your doctor.

Question 2

long skin laceration not deep. clean blade. should i seek medical care or let it heal on its own.?

Accepted Answer

Sharp lacerations...: ...Usually have smooth edges, which will facilitate healing; but if it's really long, you may need stitches even if it isn't deep. You could also have a smoldering infection, even if the blade was "clean." and you need a tetanus shot if you haven't had one in 5-10 years. So you need to see your doctor.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: skin laceration?

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Skin Cut: A skin laceration is a cut through the skin, which can be superficial or deep. Some of these cuts can benefit from suture repair to optimize the scar.

Question 4

what is the treatment for skin laceration?

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Closure: Lacerations need to be closed some can be done with steri strips, some derma bond, some need stitches. Depending on depth and how the laceration occurred some patients need  antibiotics as well. They all need to be cleaned prior to closing.

Question 5

whenever i have skin trauma, eg. shaving, my skin produces a white/brown substance which has a smell. this persists until the heals. what is substance?

Accepted Answer

Huh: Well, white seems like it would be an infection. Brown seems like it would be dried blood.  Most likely it is serosanguinous fluid, but without seeing it, hard to know for sure.  Sounds like this has been happening all your life?  If so, probably not much to worry about.  If something new, would go and see your primary care physician and they can provide a better answer.

Question 6

what kind of doctor sees somebody for skin trauma?

Accepted Answer

Skin trauma: Skin trauma is often addressed by your primary care physician or an emergency room physician.  More complex cases may need plastic surgery consultation.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: skin trauma?

Accepted Answer

Skin Injury: Skin trauma is injury to the skin. This can be bruising or may be a cut/laceration.

Question 8

is there any way to get keloids just from a specific skin trauma?

Accepted Answer

Keloids & trauma: In those prone to keloid formation, a minor trauma can precipitate keloid formation.

Question 9

can a naevus/mole form after a skin trauma?

Accepted Answer

: Or maybe it's been there all along and you are just noticing it. The appropriate approach for any skin lesion that is changing shape, size, color, would be to see your GP or preferably a specialist Dermatologist for an examination.

Question 10

could laser treatment be done to remove post skin trauma marks?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Some scars can be treated with laser. Some are not. Probably should seek a plastic surgery consultation to see if your scar is treatable with laser.

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Whenever i have skin trauma, eg. shaving, my skin produces a white/brown substance which has a smell. this persists until the heals. what is substance?

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