• an abrasion should be gently cleaned with unscented soap and water

• tweezers should be used to remove any visible debris

post care

• bandage if necessary and replace as needed

• apply an antibiotic ointment to the abrasion to prevent infection

• clean and rinse the incision with a gentle unscented soap and water

post care

• usually, the doctor will stitch the incision, sutures are potentially necessary depending on how deep the cut is

• refer to a physician immediately

• must be cleaned, medicated, and dressed as soon as possible if you are able to to reduce chances of infection

post care

• must keep the wound dry for 24 to 48 hours and apply a band-aid

• may need to be stitched or glued by a doctor, sutures are potentially necessary depending on how deep the cut is

• must be cleaned, medicated, and dressed as soon as possible if you are able to to reduce chances of infection

• should be referred immediately to a physician

post care

• rinse the  wound with warm water, not soaking the wound

• apply light ointment and dress the wound

• sutures are potentially necessary depending on how intense the cut is

• add a fragile layer of ointment and keep a dressing on it to ensure bacteria does not get in the wound

• to reattach the torn tissue should be placed on moist gauze preferably saturated with saline solution

post care

• should be taken to the hospital for reattachment