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Skin injuries from falls, puncture wounds, and accidents, can happen at any time. They are common at work or in the home. When a cut or laceration occurs, it is imperative to receive immediate medical treatment to avoid the risk of infection.
A minor injury can become serious quickly if you have a chronic illnesses, like diabetes, or are immuno-compromised. With long wait times and the high cost of the emergency room, AFC Urgent Care Cheltenham PA Grove is an excellent option for wound care.
At AFC Urgent Care Cheltenham PA, a highly qualified medical team is available seven days a week to treat these types of injuries. Our medical team will assess your injury, cleanse the area thoroughly, and determine the best course of treatment. Some skin injuries require sutures or staples, while other can be treated with skin glue.
In addition to wound care, our team can prescribe medications, if necessary. Depending on the type of injury and medical history of the patient, a tetanus shot or booster may be needed. If so, we can administer this shot at the time of your visit.
AFC Urgent Care is open seven days a week to treat you or a family member for a cut or laceration. No appointment is needed, and our center accepts most major insurance plans. Call (215) 935-6777 if you have any questions.
Cut and lacerations are often used interchangeably, but these terms usually mean different things. While both are wounds related to the skin, cuts are considered less severe than lacerations. A cut is a shallow wound that breaks the skin that is usually in a straight line. Most people have experienced a minor cut. A laceration is deeper and has an irregular shape. Often, the edges are jagged, and there is bruising and bleeding. A deep laceration can impact nerves, bones, blood vessels, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. A laceration needs prompt and proper medical attention to reduce the likelihood of infection, scarring, and other complications.
The skin can suffer a cut or laceration from any sharp object. Often, it is a knife or a shard of glass. Even a piece of paper can cause a paper cut, although this injury is more annoying than a medical emergency. Blunt force can also tear the skin and cause a laceration. A cut or laceration can occur without warning during routine activities such as:
Minor cuts are usually mild in pain and bleed slightly. However, the following symptoms may indicate that your cut is a deeper laceration and may need to be seen at AFC Urgent Care Cheltenham PA.
These symptoms include:
Minor cuts and minor lacerations can be treated at home, while others must be seen by one of our providers. Generally, the deeper the wound and the longer it takes for bleeding to stop, the more likely someone needs to be seen at AFC Urgent Care Cheltenham PA.
AFC Urgent Care Cheltenham PA is open seven days a week to treat you or a family member for a cut or laceration. No appointment is needed, and our center accepts most major insurance plans. Call (215) 935-6777 if you have any questions.
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