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Laceration Treatment Doctor

Laceration Treatment Doctor in Lutz, FL

Lacerations are a deep incision or tear in the skin or flesh. The most common causes of lacerations are forceful trauma or an incision in the skin created by a sharp object. Laceration treatment may be needed if you have a cut in your skin, tissue, or muscle. Our board-certified doctor, Dr. Rushabh Vakharia at Urgent Care & Wellness Center can sterilize and suture non-life-threatening lacerations and cuts to help you heal better and more quickly. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We accept walk-ins. We serve patients from Lutz FL, New Port Richey, FL, and surrounding areas.

Laceration Treatment Doctor Near Me in Lutz, FL
Laceration Treatment Doctor Near Me in Lutz, FL

Table of Contents:

How are lacerations treated?
What is a laceration?
What are the different types of wounds?
How long do lacerations take to heal?

How are lacerations treated?


Most minor lacerations can be treated with over-the-counter options. However, patients should call 911 if there is severe bleeding, blood is spurting from the wound or the bleeding doesn’t stop after 10 minutes of steady, firm pressure. The first step in the treatment of lacerations is to stop the bleeding by applying direct, firm pressure to the wound. Once the bleeding has stopped, clean the area using gentle soap and water, then pat it dry. An antibiotic ointment should be applied to the wound to reduce the chances of infection, and then the area should be covered with a sterile bandage. If it is a larger area, a sterile pad can be placed on top and held in place with medical tape. These items can all be found in a standard first aid kit or at your local pharmacy. Patients should seek medical attention if the cut is deep, on a joint or high-stress area, unable to be properly cleaned, or the patient hasn’t had a tetanus or booster shot in the last 5 to 10 years.

What is a laceration?


A laceration is a wound that can be internal or external to the body and is caused by the tearing open of skin, muscle or tissue. A laceration is different from a cut or incision in that it is often caused by an accidental tearing that results from an injury such as contact on the skin or internal organ by a blunt object. Lacerations are identified by a rough, jagged wound opening that results from the collision of an object against the skin, as opposed to the straight line that you would see in a cut.

What are the different types of wounds?


There are many different types of wounds in addition to lacerations. The most common wounds are abrasion, incision, laceration, penetration, and puncture. People often confuse lacerations and incisions, when in reality they are actually different. Each wound has different traits that help distinguish and identify them, and the type of wound will determine the treatment needed for it. An abrasion is caused by the skin scraping against a rough surface, which creates friction and can damage the skin. Abrasions are typically superficial wounds, with the topmost layer of skin being scraped off. An incision is characterized by the clean edges of the cut and is caused by a sharp-edged object like a piece of glass, knife, or razor.

A laceration is a ja/locations-lutzgged wound caused by tearing of the skin, tissue, or muscle as a result of the force of a blunt object against skin. A penetration wound is caused when an object enters and then comes back out of the skin, such as a knife. A puncture is caused by an object passing through the skin or becoming impaled in it, typically with a pointed edge such as a needle or nail. Lacerations can be internal or external to the body, depending on the force of the object hitting the body. There are two types of incisions and lacerations – regular or linear, and stellate or irregular.

How long do lacerations take to heal?


Healing time will be dependent on the size, depth, and location of the laceration, as well as the patient’s own individual health. For minor lacerations, the bandage should be removed after a couple of days to allow the laceration to breathe and heal. Lacerations that don’t appear to be healing after a couple of days should be brought to the attention of a healthcare provider. Minor lacerations will heal quite quickly, although it may take several weeks for the mark to fully fade. Severe lacerations can take several weeks to heal, depending on the extent of the injury.

If you have a laceration, get it looked at and treated today. Our doctors and team of health professionals at Urgent Care & Wellness Center serve children, adults, and seniors in Lutz FL. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We also accept walk-ins. We serve patients from Lutz FL, New Port Richey FL, Land O’ Lakes FL, Cheval FL, Greater Northdale FL, Greater Carrollwood FL, River Ridge FL, Seven Springs FL, Port Richey FL, Bayonet Point FL, Hudson FL, and Elfers FL.

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