5 Things You Need to Know About Road Rash


 by Livestrong Contributor

You can measure the severity of road rash by degree, much like you measure burns. First-degree road rash presents with skin redness and needs no treatment. Second-degree road rash results when the outer layer of skin breaks but can heal itself with minimal scarring.

You can measure the severity of road rash by degree, much like you measure burns. First-degree road rash presents with skin redness and needs no treatment. Second-degree road rash results when the outer layer of skin breaks but can heal itself with minimal scarring. Third-degree road rash occurs when the skin comes completely off and reveals underlying tissue. Patients may require skin grafting to heal third-degree road rash.

You can measure the severity of road rash by degree, much like you measure burns. First-degree road rash presents with skin redness and needs no treatment. Second-degree road rash results when the outer layer of skin breaks but can heal itself with minimal scarring. Third-degree road rash occurs when the skin comes completely off and reveals underlying tissue. Patients may require skin grafting to heal third-degree road rash.

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