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प्रश्न
Differentiate between a cut and an abrasion.
फरक स्पष्ट करा
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उत्तर
| Cut | Abrasion |
| A cut is an injury caused by a sharp object. | An abrasion is an injury caused when the skin is scraped against a rough surface. |
| It may be caused by shaving blades, knives, sharp tools or sharp edges. | It commonly occurs when a person slips or falls on a rough surface. |
| It produces a wound in the skin and may cause bleeding. | It causes the outer skin (epidermis) and sometimes the dermis to wear away. |
| Example: A cut on the finger caused by a sharp blade. | Example: A football player scraping the knee after falling on a hard surface. |
| It is treated by cleaning the wound, applying an antiseptic and covering it with a bandage. | It is treated by cleaning the area, applying a medicated ointment and covering it with a sterile pad. |
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