Very low urgency
Common-
It is any lesion at the facial skin level that affects its integrity.
It is usually due to falls, blows, burns, weapons and other types of accidents.
It usually manifests with bleeding, pain and redness of the affected area. If infection is added, it may be accompanied by swelling, heat, pain, desquamation, itching, discoloration, etc.
Diagnosis is obtained by questioning and physical examination of the lesion area.
Depending on the depth of the wound, they are classified as follows:
- Superficial or simple: only the epidermis and dermis, which are the outer layers of the skin, are damaged. Noble elements such as blood vessels, nerves or tendons are not affected.
- Deep: they extend beyond the subcutaneous cellular tissue, which is the deepest layer of the skin, affecting various tissues, skin, muscle or bones. Reconstruction and regeneration will be more difficult.
- Perforating: they penetrate organic cavities, causing lesions to organs.
- Impalement: caused by an incised object, which is trapped in the body causing different types of lesions and organ involvement.
In many cases, they can be managed at home or on an outpatient basis. If the lesion is deep or bleeding is very important, you should receive assistance from a specialist in a hospital.
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Dr. Oscar Garcia-Esquirol
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