Laceration: Taking care of the wound

Taking care of the wound the right way can prevent infection and hospitalization, ensure proper healing, and reduce scarring. In some cases, it may save your life. This article will go over how to treat a laceration. You will also learn when a cut requires medical attention and possibly stitches. Laceration, tearing of the skin that results in an irregular wound. Lacerations may be caused by injury with a sharp object or by impact injury from a blunt object or force. A laceration or cut refers to a skin wound. Unlike an abrasion, none of the skin is missing. If the laceration affects or passes through our skin, it will cause a visible opening in your skin’s surface. But if the laceration is internal only, like a torn muscle, you may have different symptoms, like bruising or swelling.