Scar after a laceration

Small lacerations that have been treated with plasters usually do not leave large scars. Even when large wounds are treated with sutures, there is no unsightly scarring if the wound is well closed. It is important that the wound edges are closed exactly one above the other and that no skin bulges are formed. In addition, further blood supply to the wound edges should be maintained. When treating burst wounds with adhesive, scarring can occur more often, which is why this method is often only used in areas that are not visible.

What causes a laceration?

Lacerations are one of the most common injuries. Children, elderly people and athletes are particularly affected. Children often fall or get hit by running around and playing.

The impact on the floor or, for example, against a heating system quickly leads to a laceration. Older people are at risk because their balance may not be well developed and they tend to fall. Due to the thinner and more sensitive skin, burns, broken bones and bruises occur more quickly.

Sports such as boxing, soccer, rugby etc. are also predestined for the occurrence of lacerations. The falling of objects or traffic accidents can also lead to lacerations.

Diagnosis of a laceration

In case of a laceration, a doctor should be consulted in most cases. Often there is heavy bleeding, which must be quickly stopped. A laceration can usually be diagnosed by its typical appearance alone. The image of a laceration usually shows a gaping wound with irregular wound edges and pocket formation.Through cleaning and inspection, the doctor can distinguish between a laceration and a crush injury. In order to exclude possible complications or further injuries, such as bone fractures or organ damage, further examinations should be carried out, such as X-rays, ultrasound or a computer tomography (CT).

What is the difference between wiping a laceration and a laceration?

Both lacerations and lacerations are the result of blunt force. As a rule, they are difficult to distinguish from one another. In both cases, the wound bursts open and the edges of the wound are torn to shreds.

The difference between these wounds is that in a laceration only the skin bursts open and in a laceration the deeper tissue is also affected. Through an indirect pulling effect, the fatty tissue and muscles lying under the skin tear open. Lacerations often occur in combination with crush wounds.