Understanding Different Types of Wounds

Open wound injuries are some of the most common types of bodily injury a person can sustain. Open wounds are characterized by a break in the tissue of the skin that can cause bleeding. The causes of open wounds are endless, and they can be classified as internal or external or a combination of each. It’s easy to consider all wounds in a similar manner, but there are different types of wounds that are distinct in the way they are sustained. But no matter the type of wound and the way it was caused, there is always the potential for scarring. In some cases, people may experience excessive scarring that is physically unappealing. Luckily, there are clinically-proven ways to improve the appearance of scars after an injury or surgery and products are readily available online.

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