When Should a Minor Skin Injury Be Escalated to a Healthcare Provider?
While most minor skin injuries can be managed at home, certain situations require professional medical attention. These include:
The wound is deep, large, or does not stop bleeding after 10 minutes of pressure. Signs of infection are present. The patient has underlying health conditions like diabetes that may impair healing. The injury was caused by an animal or human bite, which carries a higher risk of infection.
