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    Oral Mucosa Trauma

    Oral Mucosa Trauma

    Skin abrasions are cuts or scrapes that happen when the top layer of the skin is torn. They are most often minor. You may just need to clean the area and cover it with a bandage. You may need to go to the doctor if you have a more serious wound.

    Name

    Skin Abrasions

    About this topic

    Skin abrasions are cuts or scrapes that happen when the top layer of the skin is torn. They are most often minor. You may just need to clean the area and cover it with a bandage. You may need to go to the doctor if you have a more serious wound.

    What drugs may be needed?

    Prevent or fight an infection,Prevent scars

    What problems could happen?

    Infection,Scars

    Body systems

    Dermatologic,Emergency Medicine

    What are other common names?

    Carpet Burns,Cuts and Scrapes,Excoriation,Friction Burns,Road Rash,Rope Burns,Rug Burns,Skin Scrapes,Skin Wounds

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