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Questions tagged 'wound care'

3 questions

How to cover wounds while swimming?

I am going swimming soon and need a way to cover a gash on my arm to protect it from chlorine exposure. The wound is too large for a standard band-aid, and I'm unsure what other options are available....

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Anonymous

Jan 03, 2025

Cut won’t stop bleding?

I sustained a cut yesterday when I fell on my broken bed frame, which had a protruding piece that pierced my skin. I didn't realize how severe it was until I took off my jeans, at which point it start...

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Anonymous

Nov 26, 2024

What causes “weeping” in skin abrasions & how should these wounds be treated?

What causes "weeping" in skin abrasions, and how should these types of wounds be properly treated? My sister has a wound on her chin that appears to be "weeping." The area is inflamed, slightly red, a...