Understanding what a skin tear is, how to properly care for it, and the factors that affect healing are essential for proper treatment and recovery.

Nov 11, 2025 · Skin tears are common and usually not serious, depending on the type. Learn how to treat skin tears at home in as little as a few weeks and prevent them.

How long you take to heal will depend on your body and the type of tear you have. As your tear heals, it's important to keep it clean to help prevent infection.

Dec 18, 2025 · Skin tears are high-risk, acute wounds but they may not always present as such. They are often missed, misdiagnosed or mistreated, resulting in a skin tear becoming a more …

Apr 21, 2025 · Skin tears occur when your skin splits open, or begins to separate from itself, causing a minor but painful wound. Skin tears are among the most common forms of injury …

Jul 14, 2022 · Skin tears are acute, traumatic wounds that result from some mechanical force such as shearing and/or friction or some type of traumatic injury such as from a fall, …

Dec 9, 2025 · What do I need to know about a skin tear? A skin tear occurs when the layers of weakened skin split open from an injury. It is important to treat and prevent skin tears to …

Mar 6, 2019 · Skin tears are wounds that often heal on their own. Keeping them clean, moisturized, and covered can help to promote healing and reduce the risk of infection. Skin …

Apr 7, 2025 · Proper wound care for skin tears involves a combination of cleaning, dressing, and monitoring the wound for signs of infection. Below is a step-by-step guide to managing skin …

Aug 19, 2025 · Skin tears often have irregular or jagged shapes, but they can also be linear. The color of the wound bed offers clues about the tissue’s condition. A red or pink wound bed …