Teevodar Cream for Cuts, Scrapes, and Burns
Cuts
A minor cut is caused by a sharp object that breaks the surface of the skin, but does not fully penetrate all layers of the skin.
Some common causes of cuts:
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Kitchen accidents (food preparation with sharp knives, cutting hand while opening a can lid, etc)
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Shards of broken glass
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Contact with sharp parts of vegetation such as thorns and thistles.
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Skin tears from minor trauma, particularly in people with fragile, thin skin.
Scrapes
Another word for scrape is abrasion. Scrapes/abrasions happen when skin rubs against a rough surface that causes some skin layers to be rubbed or torn away. Scrapes/abrasions are more likely to happen over bony areas (knees, ankles, elbows, palms) where the skin is thinner, rather than thicker padded areas, but they can happen anywhere on the body.
Scrapes include but are not limited to:
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“Skinned elbow”
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“Skinned knee”
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“Rug burn”
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“Stubbed toes”
Prolonged pressure on one area can damage and injure skin. This is a type of abrasion.
Burns
A first-degree burns can cause pain, mild redness, swelling, and even peeling of skin. First degree burns do not blister.
Some examples of burns include:
Sunburns
Kitchen burns (stoves, ovens, hot pots/pans etc.)
Hot water/liquid burns
Medical procedure burns
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Dermatology (Efudex™ treatment, laser skin resurfacing)
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Radiation therapy (a.k.a “radiation dermatitis”)
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Podiatry (toenail removal)