Wound Care: Should You Cover Abrasion Wounds?

Will abrasion wounds heal faster if left uncovered? Critical insights into wound management and the healing process for minor cuts and scrapes.

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Will Abrasion Wounds Heal Faster Uncovered?

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Ruben J. Nazario

An abrasion, also called a scrape or graze, is a wound to the superficial layer of the skin. Abrasions are usually caused by trauma, such as a fall, that grinds or scrapes away the skin surface.

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