![]() Scrapes can occur on any part of the body but usually affect bony areas, such as the hands, forearms, elbows, knees, or shins. School-age children ages 5 to 9 are most affected. They are most commonly caused by accidents or falls but can occur anytime the skin is rubbed against a hard surface, such as the ground, a sidewalk, a carpet, an artificial playing surface, or a road (road rash). ![]() Scrapes occur most often in warm weather or warm climates when the skin on the arms and legs is more exposed. Most scrapes are minor, so home treatment is usually all that is needed to care for the wound. ![]() Usually there is little bleeding from a scrape, but it may ooze pinkish fluid. Most scrapes are shallow and do not extend far into the skin, but some may remove several layers of skin. Scrapes (abrasions) are skin wounds that rub or tear off skin. Topic Overview Causes and types of scrapes
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