Why do wounds in the knee take long time to heal??
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Properly Treating a Scraped Knee
Medically reviewed by Gerhard Whitworth, RN on July 31, 2018 — Written by Tessa Sawyers
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Scraped knees are a common injury, but they’re also relatively easy to treat. Scraped knees usually occur when you fall or rub your knee against a rough surface. It’s not often a serious injury and can usually be treated at home.
However, there are some precautions to take so a scraped knee doesn’t become infected. Read on to learn how to safely treat a scraped knee at home.
What to do when you scrape your knee
Whether you scrape your knee from tripping on the sidewalk or falling off a bike, here’s how to treat it at home:
Wash your hands. Germs can spread easily. Wash your hands, or make sure the person treating you washes their hands. This will help avoid the possibility of infection.
Stop the bleeding. A scrape doesn’t usually bleed profusely. However, if your wound hasn’t stopped bleeding, use clean fabric or gauze to apply pressure to the scrape until it stops bleeding.
Wash the scrape. Wash the scrape gently with water first. Use a nonirritating soap to wash around the wound. Don’t use hydrogen peroxide. It may irritate the wound.
Remove debris. Often, a scrape contains debris such as dirt, sand, gravel, or dust. If your scrape has any debris, attempt to remove it. You can do this with a clean cloth or sterile tweezers.
Apply antibiotic ointment. After removing any debris from the wound, rinse the knee with water, gently pat the wound dry with a clean cloth, and apply an antibiotic ointment. Examples include Neosporin and Bacitracin. You can buy them any drugstore and many supermarkets.
Apply a bandage. Use a clean nonstick bandage to cover the wound. Be sure to change the bandage often, and gently wash the skinned knee daily.
Watch for infection. When you change your bandage, make sure to check for signs of infection. If the skin around your wound remains red and inflamed and the wound is hot to the touch or has an odor, you may have an infection and should see your doctor.