Abrasion

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Abrasion
Complaint:	Abrasion
Human Equivalent:	Abrasion
Description:	An area of open flesh caused by rubbing and/or scraping against an unyielding surface. In mild cases the skin is only just opened to the flesh below. In moderate cases the skin is fully opened and bleeding well. In severe cases the skin is open and the flesh underneath is damaged.
Duration:	Mild:	The wound should be healed within 2 days.
	Moderate:	The wound should be healed within 1 week.
	Severe:	2 or more weeks
Treatment:	Mild:	Immediately Gently clean the wound (preferably in moving water). Keep the wound clean while it heals.
	Moderate:	Immediately Gently clean the wound (preferably in moving water). Apply cleansing herbs once the wound is cleaned. Keep the wound clean while it heals.
	Severe:	Immediately Gently clean the wound (preferably in moving water). Apply cleansing herbs once the wound is cleaned. Keep the wound clean while it heals.
Residual Effects:	Mild:	Thin skin in the area of the wound for 1-2 days.
	Moderate:	Moderate probability for scarring to occur.
	Severe:	High probability for scarring to occur.
Possible Complications:	Mild:	Low potential for an infection to set in.
	Moderate:	Thin skin in the area of the wound for 3-7 days. Moderate potential for an infection to set in.
	Severe:	Thin skin in the area of the wound for 1-2 weeks. High potential for infection to set in.
Notes:	Coming Soon
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Related Symptoms:	Severe Pain,  Infection,  Inflammation,  Pain