While a serious or deeper-than-normal abrasion needs to be cleaned and treated by a physician, mild scraping of skin can be easily handled by oneself. Cleaning an abrasion is the foremost step towards avoiding infection and speeding up healing. Any dirt or debris needs to be carefully removed. You may use water or any antiseptic solution to do the same. If required you can use a piece of clean gauze to gently scrub the area clean thoroughly. Dress the wound using sterile gauze, cotton and an antibiotic cream or powder.

Causes of Skin Abrasions: -

Abrasions are mainly caused due to rubbing of skin against frictional surfaces. The children attain this problem because of frequent falling. The sportspersons attain this problem due to scratching while playing games on field. Accidents and adventurous activities like trekking may also lead to these skin injuries. Rug burn is another form of abrasions, which is caused due to rubbing against rug surfaces like carpets. Rope burn or friction burn are other popular names of this skin problem.

Suggestions for Skin Abrasions: -

• Daily clean the area properly to avoid infections and be sure to remove the dirt and debris from it.
• Wear protective pads on the areas that are susceptible to abrasions while playing vigorous sports.
• If you are a sports person, always keep first aid supplies with you.
• Take a balanced diet consisting of all nutrients that helps hastening the healing process.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol till the condition heals completely.

Home Remedies for Abrasion: -

• Vinegar can be used as a cleaning agent for the wound. Dip a cotton ball in vinegar and wipe the affected area with the cotton ball.
• You can prepare a homemade ointment using lard and white horehound.
• Honey is a natural antibiotic and antimicrobial. Honey applied to the abrasion will aid in healing and will help to fight off infection.
• Aloe Vera is great in helping to protect the skin and aiding in repairing the skin damage.
• Vitamin E oil applied to the skin can help it repair and heal faster.
• You can also apply tea tree oil and lavender oil over the infected skin region after washing the injured part with warm water.
• A few drops of lavender oil will help to reduce inflammation as well as help the bruised skin heal faster.
• Collect fresh plantain leaves and crush them. Make a fine paste and apply it on the infected skin part. This remedy also gives fast relief from pain.
• Apply dock leaves over the abrasion. If the area is large, then you can make a paste from the dock leaves and then apply this to your skin.

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