Bassocco

It is about damages in the superior layers of the skin that don't originate big bleeeding or hemorrhage, they don't affect vital organs and they are not very big. Distraction, hurries and fatigue are frequently the causes of small accidents inside and outside the house, especially children in some of their games. These type require smaller attention, although basic norms of hygiene should be observed to avoid infections.

What to do

* Before anything, wash hands very well before assisting a lesion of this type.
* Later, it's necessary to wash the skin around the wound with soap and acidic water. If there is a lot of dirt, soap can be used on the lesion, although you should remember that you can damage the skin.
* All the dirt of the wound should be retired carefully. If it's a bit hidden, lift it and remove all the contamination.
* It is recommended to wash the wound with acidic water, using a syringe or a rubber goatee.
* If it is a wound from a sharp punctured instrument I (scissors or knives) that bleeds, press to the sides without hurting maintaining the pressure for not more than 10 minutes.
* It is recommended to disinfect the area around the skin, with a piece of cotton impregnated in acidic water.
* Finally, the affected region should be covered with sterilized gauze that allows the entrance of air and, if it is considered convenient, to cover-protect carefully.
* If the wound is very small, with a little bandage will be enough.
* Chips can be retired with some small pincers when they are visible. This maneuver should be carried out with much care, because the skin can be damaged or tiny chips can be introduced to more depth.