what happens when the skin is broken during or after a bite?
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A whole cascade of events occurs with your immune system that involves something called inflammation (blood and other products rush to the wound and try to attack the invading bacteria and germs, and release chemicals). It's actually a very complicated process. You'll get swelling, reddness, heat and pain to the area, and it's our immune system doing it's job. Then a healing phase occurs. The mouth has unique bacteria and a human bite is one of the worse bites in the world and you should get it treated ASAP. Many people recover without a problem but the condition is undertreated. I've seen really bad bone infections (osteomyelitis), joint necrosis, and two finger amputations because patients got treated too late...
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Treatment depends on the type of reaction. If there is only redness and pain at the site of the bite, application of ice is adequate treatment. Clean the area with soap and water to remove contaminated particles left behind by some insects (such as mosquitoes). These particles may further contaminate the wound if not removed. Refrain from scratching because this may cause the skin to break down and an infection to form.\n\nYou may treat itching at the site of the bite with an over-the-counter antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in cream or pill form. Calamine lotion also helps relieve the itching.
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This article is about torn skin or bruising. For the band see Wounds (band). \n \nSuperficial bullet woundsA wound is type of physical trauma wherein the skin is torn, cut or punctured (an open wound), or where blunt force trauma causes a contusion (a closed wound).\n\nBefore any medical or paramedical evaluation, a wound is considered as minor when:\n\nit is superficial (a "flesh wound"); \nit is away from natural orifices; \nthere is only minor bleeding; \nit was not caused by a tool or an animal. \nAny other wound should be considered as severe. If there is any doubt, a wound should be considered as severe. "Severe" does not necessarily means that it endangers life, but it must at least be seen by a physician. In the case of severe open wounds, there is a risk of blood loss (which could lead to shock), and an increased chance of infection due to bacteria entering a wound that is exposed to air. Due to the risk of infection, wounds should be kept clean, and closed if possible until professional help is available.\n\nDepending on their severity, closed wounds can be just as dangerous as open wounds. An injury to the brain such as a contusion is an extremely dire closed wound, and requires emergency medical attention.\n\nContents [hide]\n1 Types of wound \n1.1 Open \n1.2 Closed \n2 First aid \n2.1 Severe/Major Open Wound \n2.2 If an object is embedded in a wound \n2.3 Major Closed Wounds (hematoma and crushing injuries) \n3 References \n \n\n\n[edit]\nTypes of wound\n \nWound, sewed with four stitches[edit]\nOpen\nOpen wounds can be classified into a number of different types, according to the object that caused the wound. The types of open wound are:\n\nIncisions - caused by a clean, sharp-edged object such as a knife, a razor or a glass splinter. \nLacerations - rough, irregular wounds caused by crushing or ripping forces. \nAbrasions (grazes) - a superficial wound in which the topmost layers of the skin are scraped off, often caused by a sliding fall onto a rough surface. \nPuncture wounds - caused by an object puncturing the skin, such as a nail or needle. \nPenetration wounds - caused by an object such as a knife entering the body. \nGunshot wounds - caused by a bullet or similar projectile driving into or through the body. There may be two wounds, one at the site of entry and one at the site of exit. \nAll stab wounds and gunshot wounds should be considered major wounds.\n\n[edit]\nClosed\nClosed wounds have fewer categories, but are just as dangerous as open wounds. The types of closed wounds are:\n\nContusions - (more commonly known as a bruise) - caused by blunt force trauma that damages tissue under the skin \nHematoma - (also called a blood tumor) - caused by damage to a blood vessel that in turn causes blood to collect under the skin \nCrushing Injuries - caused by a great or extreme amount of force applied over a long period of time. \n[edit]\nFirst aid\nMain article history of wound care. \n\n\n\n[edit]\nSevere/Major Open Wound\nThe priority with major wounds is to prevent further blood loss. Treat the casualty to control the bleeding, prevent shock, and call for help as soon as possible.\n\nEmergency medical services should be called. \nDisposable gloves should be used. The casualty's clothing should be removed to expose the wound. \nGet the casualty to raise the wound above the level of the heart (if the wound is in a limb) and, if there is no object embedded in the wound, apply direct pressure to the area with their own hand. \nHelp the casualty to lie down (on a blanket or carpet to protect them from the cold). If shock is suspected, raise the casualty's legs and support them on a chair or similar. \nA sterile dressing should be applied (or if none is available, an improvised dressing made from a clean towel or cloth). The dressing should be secured with a bandage that is tight enough to maintain pressure on the wound (but not so tight as to impair circulation beyond the wound). \n
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If you really have cut the skin there may come a scar and that will become less visible with time. If it's not a real cut, but more like a wrinkle you may have had an allergic response causing a rash
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Yes, some capillaries under the skin have broken and caused the bruise.  It is normal to get a bruise after having blood taken or receiving a shot.  Good luck.
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WHAT TO DO:\n\n   1. allow bite to bleed freely for one minute\n   2. remove constrictive clothing, shoes, watch or rings\n   3. cleanse/disinfect bite thoroughly if possible for 30 seconds\n   4. apply hard direct pressure with gauze pad over bite area\n   5. strap pad tightly in place with adhesive tape\n   6. soak gauze pad w/BETADINE if possible before application\n   7. wrap affected extremity with 2"-3" elastic bandaging\n   8. wrap as tightly as one would for a sprain\n   9. keep affected extremity positioned at or as close to heart level as possible\n  10. immobilize affected extremity; use a splint if possible\n  11. get medical attention as soon as possible. In India, anti snake venom serum is available at most public hospitals.\n  12. identify (and/or kill & bring) offending species of snake ONLY if safe to do so\n\nWHAT NOT TO DO:\n\n   1. Don't eat or drink anything\n   2. Don't engage in strenuous physical activity\n   3. Don't cut or incise bite marks; do not apply oral suction to bite\n   4. Don't take alcoholic beverage or any medication\n   5. Don't delay seeking medical attention\n   6. Don't apply cold or hot packs or a constrictive tourniquet\n   7. Don't apply electric shock of any kind\n   8. Do not remove dressings/elastic wrap until arrival at hospital
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Yes, this is probably normal.\n\nWhen you broke your foot, a bruise would have formed at the place you broke it.  The blood in a bruise will move with gravity over time, and will eventually make its way down to your toes, which is what you're seeing.  It will eventually dissolve.  (this is the same reason that you can get a black eye after bumping the top of your head).\n\nYou should only be worried if you have pain, swelling or altered sensation, or you are not healing as fast as expected.
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if it's infected, you'll also not be in the mood to eat much of anything.  the wound will be red, swollen, warm, and probably leaking clear or white fluids.  (obviously, it'll be a little red and such just because it was cut there).  i would imagine an infection of a surgical wound would give a normally high fever (maybe at least 101 or so).  if it hit you within a couple days after surgery and has been going on for four straight day's, i'd say see the doc soon.
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When the mosquito stabs her needle-like mouthparts through the skin of her victim, she injects her saliva -- teeming with digestive enzymes and anticoagulants. The first time a person is bitten, there is no reaction. With subsequent bites, the person becomes sensitized to the foreign proteins, and small, itchy, red bumps appear about 24 hours later. This is the most common reaction in young children. After many more bites, a pale, swollen hive, or wheal, begins to appear within minutes after a bite -- followed by the red bump 24 hours later. This is the most common reaction in older children and adolescents.\n\nWith repeated mosquito bites, some people begin to become insensitive again, much as if they had allergy shots. Some older children and adults get no reaction to mosquito bites (unless they go for a long time without being bitten -- then the process can start again). Other people become increasingly allergic with repeated stings. They can develop blistering, bruised, large inflammatory reactions. For these people, avoiding being bitten is a particularly good idea.\n\n \nAlan Greene MD FAAP
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You shed skin cells constantly.  The ones on your tongue, you probably swallowed them.
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Yes it does, because your body thinks that you are eating and it creates acids to digest the food. But, if there is no food there and you are only chewing gum the acid burns through your stomach creating ulcers.
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A bruise happens when blood has leaked out into the tissues. The blood will soon resorb ('dissolve') on its own and the bruise will disappear 100% - just give it time.
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SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP IMMEDIATELY. SOMETIMES THE PUS CAN BE POISONOUS IF IT BURST. PLEASE CALL THE EMERGENCY ROOM. GOOD LUCK
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The flesh that was cut off is dying because its blood supply was severed.  If it's not a large piece it's better to cut it off completely and let the wound scab over on its own.   The skin will heal eventually, but it will leave a scar because the knuckle is in constant motion and newly-grown skin can't adapt quickly.  You can see a doctor about it to ease your mind if necessary.
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It can be broken and swollen, but you can walk on it.\nBut if it is, and you happen to turn/sit/stand/step wrong, it could come right out through the skin and become much more serious.\nInfection, bleeding to death, amputation, do these sound good?\nIf in doubt, go see the Doctor!
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Not bad.  Just do EXACTLY what they tell you to do after-wards and you should be fine.  And make sure you get good, powerful painkillers for after. \n\nI know people who ate steak for dinner the same day!!\n\nHave them knock you out.  Unless you want to hear and see what they're doing.\n\nImpacted teeth that have to be cracked cause more pain after.  I had two.  \n\nStock up on ice cream, jello, soup, soft foods, mashed potatoes are good. foods you don't have to chew!
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You shouldn't bite it off - it can rip the skin even if just a little and the hardness is probably from the skin trying to heal.  Use vitamin E on your lips, try not to lick them or bite at them, and drink lots and lots of water!  Most dry skin is caused by lack of water in the system.