Your skin is your body’s largest organ, so understanding facts about skin injuries can really give you a heads up if you ever hurt yourself. Even if you’re just curious and want some info on your body to impress your friends with, this list should come in handy. Your skin really is a fascinating thing and I was super interested in sharing what I learned about it with you readers out there. Check out these facts about skin injuries and I’m sure you’ll learn something new.
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1. Three Layers
You have three layers of skin, so there are naturally three types of skin injuries, depending on which layers of skin are involved. This was one of the facts about skin injuries I found most helpful. Your epidermis is the top layer and most scrapes, cuts and abrasions are limited to this area. However, some puncture wounds, burns or cuts can affect your lower layers and often require medical treatment.
2. You Can Have Internal Injuries
While external skin injuries are by far the most common type, it is possible to have an internal skin injury. They are often the result of a health condition and often require specialized treatment. However, a bruise is an example of a less serious internal injury.
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3. They Heal Themselves
You’ve no doubt had scabs and scars, but I find it totally amazing that your skin heals itself after an injury. It can take many days before the wound is completely gone, but your skin works hard to stop the bleeding, form a cover to the injury and repair the affected tissue. Depending on the severity of the injury, you may need a little help with healing. Stitches or glue are often used to ensure proper healing and close a deep injury.
4. Remodeling Takes Years
You know how your scab falls off and leaves a pink spot, right? As your tissues repair and heal, that color eventually fades and returns to your normal skin color. This can take two years or more, according to some experts. My son fell at school nearly a year ago and had to have a total of 15 stitches. The wound has long since healed, but there’s still a touch of pinkness in the area. His doctor says that it should be gone in a couple of years. So don’t worry if your wound is still visible years down the road.
5. First Aid is Usually Adequate
Unless you’ve gashed yourself or you’re about to lose a finger, you can likely care for any wounds you get right at home. Can you imagine if you had to head to the ER for every little bump and scrape? Keep a stocked first aid kit at home and you can easily wash, bandage and care for your injury at home. Of course, if it won’t stop bleeding or is pretty serious, get help.
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6. Do Not Remove Objects
It’s not that common, but say you impale your leg in the garden or you get a knife stuck in the palm of your hand. Your instinct is to naturally get that object out of your body, but you shouldn’t do it. Medical experts recommend leaving it there and going to the emergency room. Often pulling out that object can make the injury worse or can result in mega bleeding.
7. You Can Prevent Injuries
Surprise! You naturally can’t prevent every little scrape or scratch, but you can take steps to prevent more serious injuries. Scars might be badass on guys, but you probably don’t want them all over your body. Use caution with sharp objects, try not to do obviously dangerous things and stay alert to your surroundings and you might just keep yourself from getting hurt.
Have you ever had a bad injury? I’m one of the lucky few that has never had stitches (unless you count the 2 I got as a baby, but I don’t remember). How do you take care of your wounds?
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