Scrape Wounds
A scrape wound generally results when a rough object rubs across the surface of the skin, damaging and removing skin as it goes. Minor scrape wounds impact the epidermis, while more severe scrape wounds can penetrate to the dermis. To repair this type of injury, the body releases platelets and fibrin, to create a scab. Then, beneath the scab comes collagen, to help pull the existing skin back together, reconnecting the dermal tissue. Formed scabs often become itchy, dry, and prone to cracking. Some people find these sensations unbearable, and inevitably pick at the scab, which breaks the forming collagen, slowing healing and causing scarring. Scrapes of all depths are best served by moist healing. Scrapes release a lot of exudate, a liquid medium that helps facilitate healing, but occurs beneath a scab. Wound-Be-Gone® prevents scab formation, providing a protective barrier over the scrape, and providing a moist environment to replace the exudate. In this way, the wound is more flexible, and not susceptible to itching and painful cracks. Such moist healing allows faster healing, and less scarring.
Learn More About Wounds and Wounds Healing: | ABRASION | ARTERIAL ULCER | BLISTER | CESAREAN SECTION | COLD SORE | CRACKED HEEL | HANGNAIL | PUNCTURE WOUND | SCAB FORMATION | SCAR FORMATION | SCRAPE | SKIN TEAR | SURGICAL INCISION | WOUND CONTAMINATION | MOIST HEALING | FREE OXYGEN RADICALS | ACUTE WOUNDS | CHRONIC WOUNDS | WOUND HEALING PROCESS
