- ICD-10 T01 & T14 -
Lacerations, for example from a kitchen knife or a piece of broken glass, are among the most common skin injuries.
They have smooth wound edges and usually do not go that deep. Immediately after the cut, it should be allowed to bleed briefly so that dirt and possible pathogens can be flushed out of the wound.
If the bleeding does not stop on its own, a sterile compress from the medicine cabinet or a clean cloth can be applied for support. Once the bleeding has stopped, the cut should ideally be treated with a wound disinfectant, carefully dabbed dry and a plaster applied to protect the wound from contamination.
The plaster also protects the wound from breaking open again later. You should also avoid prolonged contact with water for one to two days, so that the wound does not soften and the wound healing is delayed.
Tip: For support, you can apply Aloe Vera Gel 98% from time to time starting the next day; then the wound heals faster, a possible scab becomes more elastic, and there is less visible scar tissue.
Important: If the wound does not close, the bleeding does not stop or you notice that the wound has become inflamed (swelling, redness, pus), it is advisable to consult a family doctor or dermatologist. If the injury happens at the weekend, often the staff of a pharmacy can also help.
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