Which department should I visit for a facial abrasion?
Apr 19, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wan
Introduction
Facial abrasions should be treated at the emergency surgery, general surgery, or dermatology departments. If the abrasion is severe and accompanied by significant bleeding, patients should visit the emergency surgery department. General surgery deals with injuries caused by animal bites, burns, skin abrasions, and trauma, so patients can also seek treatment for facial abrasions at the general surgery department. If the facial abrasion only causes damage to the skin, patients may alternatively visit the dermatology department.
In general, facial abrasions should be treated in departments such as emergency surgery, general surgery, or dermatology. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Emergency Surgery
If the abrasion is severe and accompanied by significant bleeding, patients can go directly to the hospital's emergency surgery department. Under medical guidance, antiseptics such as povidone-iodine or hydrogen peroxide may be used to clean the skin, and prompt hemostasis treatment should be administered.
2. General Surgery
The general surgery department treats injuries caused by animal bites, burns, skin abrasions, and other traumas. Therefore, when facial abrasions occur, patients may also visit the general surgery department for wound debridement.
3. Dermatology
If the facial abrasion only causes damage to the skin surface, patients can also seek treatment at the dermatology department.
In addition, if the facial abrasion is particularly severe and involves joints, tendons, or other structures, a visit to the orthopedic department is recommended. It is advised to actively follow medical guidance for treatment to promote symptom improvement.
