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Dirt and germs frequently have been rubbed into this type of wound, which is why it is important to clean and irrigate an abrasion thoroughly with soap and water to prevent infection. Other terms for an abrasion include a scrape, a rug burn, a road rash, or a strawberry.
Contusions to the brain resulting from a blow to the head can result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Concerns when you suffer a laceration include bleeding, infection, pain, damage to structure beneath the skin, and future scars. A deep cut may expose underlying tissues, such as fat, tendon, muscle, or bone.