What is a skin wound?
A skin wound results from the breakdown of the epidermal layer integrity
What is a skin infection?
An infection of the skin that can be caused by bacteria, fungus, viruses, or parasites.
What is a sign you may have a skin infection?
Skin redness. Pain, tenderness, or warmth when the affected skin is touched. Swelling of the affected area.
What are two types of skin wounds?
cuts, scrapes, bruises , burns , abrasions
What are some types of skin infections?
Impetigo, Cellulitis and Erysipelas , Warts
What is a symptom of a skin wound?
Bleeding or oozing of blood. Redness. Swelling.
how do you clean an open wound?
Use a soft washcloth and mild soap to clean around the wound. Don't place soap in the wound. That can hurt and cause irritation. Use tweezers to remove any dirt or debris that still appears after washing
How can you prevent skin infections?
What occur when blood vessels break, due to some kind of force, and leak blood into areas under the skin.
Bruising
What is the most common wound?
Minor wounds, like cuts, scrapes, bruises and scratches
What skin infection is most common?
Herpes simplex
What are some symptoms of skin infections?
How can you prevent wounds?
How do you treat skin infections?
The best way to treat skin infections are antibiotics.
What is an abnormal enlargement of a part of the body, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid.
Swelling