Skin Bleeds When Scratched- 345 Questions Answered

I was scratched by my friends pet dog. The dog was vaccinated but still I am worried. What should I do now. Please help me sir. The scratch is on the hand and it is very long and it also bleed when get scratched.

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Dr. Neetu Singh Homoeopath | Varanasi

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if bleed occur then go for vaccination and u should proper care of the wound. ... Read More

When I scratch in the biceps parts it becomes red in colour and bleeds inside skin .and it heals its own way .is this a serious condition

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Dr. Jahid Husain General Surgeon | Chennai

Why you scratch ? Need detailed history. ... Read More

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When I scratch in my hands the skin became Red in colour while I scratch presurely it gets bleeds internally. I can see the red patches there it will goes in slowly.what is the reason.is it a serious condition

Asked for Male, 29 Years 96 Views v

Dr. Sarish Kaur Dermatologist | Mohali

Book an online consultation for discussion and treatment. ... Read More

I have a skin problem with some long scratches on skin.so can you please give me solution

Asked for Male, 24 Years 355 Views v

Dr. Niraj Jain Cosmetologist | Kolkata

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Scratches means do ypu have white marks on skin. If you want you can send me your pictures for better diagnosis and treatment. Without looking at pictures its difficult to treat. ... Read More

I have teared my skin by my own nail while scratching do I have to take Injection please tell me about this.

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While scratching on the skin I have teared my skin do I have to take tetanus injection please tell me.

Asked for Male, 23 Years 129 Views v

Dr. Preeti Rai General Physician | Dehradun

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No u don’t need, just keep it clean and apply antibacterial ointment on it. ... Read More

I have a nail scratch on my skin how to get rid of it without having marks. My dog scratched my face while playing

Asked for Female, 32 Years 253 Views v

Ms. Neeru Bharadwaj Homoeopath | Patiala

Hello You dont have to worry for a scratch as the skin will heal itself within a week.you may apply a soothing gel on it for few days like calendula cream on it. ... Read More

It's a possible scratch goes skin I need solve this problem I have fungal infection last 6 years but currently no.but scratches is pending I want remove scratches in skin .it's possible?? its possible solve this problem?? Scratches problem??

Asked for Male, 24 Years 115 Views v

Dr. Pallav S Kishanpuria Dermatologist | Delhi

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Yes. This is a fungal infection. Should take proper treatment ... Read More

I got scratch from a dog and get broke my skin and bleed can rabies spread through dogs scratch thanks doc.

Asked for Male, 22 Years 121 Views v

Dr. Salil Patil Plastic Surgeon | Pune

Good afternoon. Yes, it is a possibility. You should consult a doctor as soon as possible Thank you ... Read More

My daughter is scratching her skin always I shown to doctor also they simply giving some medicines but my daughter skin problem not cleared, so I need some help from expertise...

Asked for Female, 2 Years 112 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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U r suffering from Atopic dermatitis.. send photos for confirmation of diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

My mother got a scratch from the dog's nail. But there is only one line scratch & blood didn't come out like light skin scratch. She washes hands from soap for about 10-15mins. Is there any chances of rabies? And we can do now? Also she has taken titnus injection right away. Please help

Asked for Male, 36 Years 88 Views v

Dr. Anjum Bano General Physician | New Delhi

If there is no blood seen or its a first time bite then there is need to take rabies vaccine only no need to take rabies immunoglobulin its only category 2 bite ... Read More

I have had this dark, thickened patch of skin under my knee for around 15–16 years or possibly longer. It is usually fine, but sometimes becomes extremely itchy, and when I scratch it with my finger/nails, it bleeds. Could this be eczema, lichen simplex, or something else? What treatment or cream would you recommend?

Asked for Male, 26 Years 20 Views v

Dr. Lavanya Kavimani Dermatologist | Coimbatore

To understand your concern better, could you please attach a clear photograph of the affected area here? This will help me assess it and guide you appropriately. ... Read More

Daughter 11 yr gt scratch from neighbour cat should I vaccinated her.she took booster dose of tetanus last yr.attaching scratch pic in index finger.it doesn't bleed

Asked for Female, 40 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

As tt already taken Arv advisable on 0, 3, 7, 28 days Site Deltoid reason Dose 1 ml Route Intradermal ... Read More

Yesterday, my cat scratched my hand while I was putting a belt around her neck. She is not vaccinated. The wound is not very deep, but the skin was torn and there was no bleeding. Should I take a tetanus and rabies injection?

Asked for Female, 22 Years 77 Views v

Dr. Nandhini General Physician | Dharmapuri

You need to take vaccine ... Read More

Yesterday, my cat scratched my hand while I was putting a belt around her neck. She is not vaccinated. The wound is not very deep, but the skin was torn and there was no bleeding. Should I take a tetanus and rabies injection?

Asked for Female, 22 Years 263 Views v

Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

I got scratched by a stray cat I feed regularly she has scratched me earlier too and I got the vaccine my 5 dose vaccine schedule completed on 16th july and today she scratched me again while playing it was on my finger and didn't bleed very much. I have cleaned it already and washed it with soap. Do I need to get vaccines again?

Asked for Male, 19 Years 123 Views v

Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Tripathi General Physician | Noida

You are vaccinated but still you have get full course of post exposure prophylaxis firstly , wash local site with water inj tetanous toxiod and visit your nearest hospital for post exposure prophyl ... Read More

Whenever I scratch my body, I get small swellings there which makes me feel as if I have been bitten by a mosquito ,it's been happening for the past 2 months

Asked for Male, 25 Years 59 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My skin is itching . I use for this body lotion as well as coconut oil. Some times I am going to apply Candid 'B'. Please suggest treatment. Thanks

Asked for Male, 59 Years 30 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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Red bruise or spots after scratching the skin..it was itchy..but no pain..it looks inflammed..kindly help.

Asked for Female, 56 Years 712 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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Dear Sir, While playing with neighbour dog, my child skin got scratched . We have applied ointment and the same had vanished within a day. So kindly suggest wether any further treatment is required?

Asked for Male, 37 Years 89 Views v

Dr. Hiren Visalpara General Practitioner | Bhavnagar

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Do connect and consult ... Read More

I have a very very dry skin and itchy also , which ultimately leads to scratching , and because of that my skin has become so sensitive that it bleeds immediately if I scratch.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 122 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

My last rabies vaccine completed on 3 rd march and i am not sure that monkey scratched me or not as there was no light i was wearing heels it may be a shoe bite i am not sure but skin was peeled. Do i need to take rabies vaccine it happened on 17 april

Asked for Female, 21 Years 254 Views v

Dr. Chetan B Desai General Physician | Bangalore

If your last full rabies vaccine course was completed on 3rd March 2025, and now on 17th April you had a possible scratch (uncertain if by monkey or shoe bite), then: Based on WHO Guidelines: Since y ... Read More

My son is having dry bumpy scratched skin in armpit. We have been applying hhderm cream for a month now. But their is not relief. The rashes are now also appearing in his elbow and back side of neck. We are also using efatop pe lotion after bath and tedibar soap. Kindly suggest some remedy.

Asked for Male, 0 Years 31 Views v

Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra Pediatrician | Rajkot

Consult with dermatologist ... Read More

Is there any way to bleed on the first night if you have lost virginity except surgery? Can you please suggest a way for this?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 558 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Itchy skin on the right side leg elbow , it's very dry and scaly , and sometimes bleeds after scratching, also it has spread to hand elbows little bit and looks like small white bumps Shared the image it looked like this after scratching so much .

Asked for Female, 30 Years 105 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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Sir/ mam a stray cat scratched my legs an hour back. So I have next to no idea what to do can you guide me ? The scratched area bleeded a little.

Asked for Female, 21 Years 100 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

Wash your legs with running water n soap three four times. Inj TT one ample INTRAMUSCULAR in deltoid reason. Rabipur, verorub, abhayrab any one on 0, 3, 7, 28 days. Zero day means today. To be take ... Read More

I saw this wound on my hand when I woke up ...I don't know what has caused it .. is it a rat or bat scratch or just a dry skin break on my hand . I got rabies vaccine a year before on October 2023 for a dog bite ...should I need to take another shot or am I safe ... I am concerned. I have attached pictures...

Asked for Male, 26 Years 155 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ... Read More

20 days back dog scratched me with his nails there was no bleeding only white line on skin do I need to take vaccine dog has no symptoms of rabies plss suggest me I am so afried

Asked for Female, 27 Years 2646 Views v

Dr. M. Madeena Begum Veterinary Surgeon | Chennai

Rabies spread via infected animal saliva in a wound. So it can only spread via bite or lick. Dog's nail scrachs don't have risks. Since it has been more than 10 days and the dog is fine. There is risk ... Read More

If a girl has not masturbated even once in her life, then when she has sex for the first time, will she bleed or not

Asked for Female, 22 Years 560 Views v

Dr. Panchani Gynecologist | Surat

Hi good afternoon Thnxs for your question Not necessary that bleeding always happened during 1st penetration. It's depends on so many things. For further guidance on it Use my online consulting link s ... Read More

My baby ,who is 15 months old, from few days scratching his bump skin. Even if diaper is off for the whole day, he scratches it . I continue to use the same body wash "the moms co's Natural body wash" AFTER 40 days of birth. On the affected area I sometimes apply diaper rash cream, powder sometimes to keep it dry and see what works. But the problem

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Asked for Male, 1 Years 51 Views v

Dr. Paresh J Shah Pediatrician | Ahmedabad

Use soothing cream .like dermocalm ... Read More

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I was scratched by my friends pet dog. The dog was vaccinated but still I am worried. What should I do now. Please help me sir. The scratch is on the hand and it is very long and it also bleed when get scratched.

When I scratch in the biceps parts it becomes red in colour and bleeds inside skin .and it heals its own way .is this a serious condition

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When I scratch in my hands the skin became Red in colour while I scratch presurely it gets bleeds internally. I can see the red patches there it will goes in slowly.what is the reason.is it a serious condition

I have a skin problem with some long scratches on skin.so can you please give me solution

I have teared my skin by my own nail while scratching do I have to take Injection please tell me about this.

While scratching on the skin I have teared my skin do I have to take tetanus injection please tell me.

I have a nail scratch on my skin how to get rid of it without having marks. My dog scratched my face while playing

It's a possible scratch goes skin I need solve this problem I have fungal infection last 6 years but currently no.but scratches is pending I want remove scratches in skin .it's possible?? its possible solve this problem?? Scratches problem??

I got scratch from a dog and get broke my skin and bleed can rabies spread through dogs scratch thanks doc.

My daughter is scratching her skin always I shown to doctor also they simply giving some medicines but my daughter skin problem not cleared, so I need some help from expertise...

My mother got a scratch from the dog's nail. But there is only one line scratch & blood didn't come out like light skin scratch. She washes hands from soap for about 10-15mins. Is there any chances of rabies? And we can do now? Also she has taken titnus injection right away. Please help

Daughter 11 yr gt scratch from neighbour cat should I vaccinated her.she took booster dose of tetanus last yr.attaching scratch pic in index finger.it doesn't bleed

Yesterday, my cat scratched my hand while I was putting a belt around her neck. She is not vaccinated. The wound is not very deep, but the skin was torn and there was no bleeding. Should I take a tetanus and rabies injection?

Yesterday, my cat scratched my hand while I was putting a belt around her neck. She is not vaccinated. The wound is not very deep, but the skin was torn and there was no bleeding. Should I take a tetanus and rabies injection?

Whenever I scratch my body, I get small swellings there which makes me feel as if I have been bitten by a mosquito ,it's been happening for the past 2 months

My skin is itching . I use for this body lotion as well as coconut oil. Some times I am going to apply Candid 'B'. Please suggest treatment. Thanks

Red bruise or spots after scratching the skin..it was itchy..but no pain..it looks inflammed..kindly help.

Dear Sir, While playing with neighbour dog, my child skin got scratched . We have applied ointment and the same had vanished within a day. So kindly suggest wether any further treatment is required?

I have a very very dry skin and itchy also , which ultimately leads to scratching , and because of that my skin has become so sensitive that it bleeds immediately if I scratch.

My last rabies vaccine completed on 3 rd march and i am not sure that monkey scratched me or not as there was no light i was wearing heels it may be a shoe bite i am not sure but skin was peeled. Do i need to take rabies vaccine it happened on 17 april

My son is having dry bumpy scratched skin in armpit. We have been applying hhderm cream for a month now. But their is not relief. The rashes are now also appearing in his elbow and back side of neck. We are also using efatop pe lotion after bath and tedibar soap. Kindly suggest some remedy.

Is there any way to bleed on the first night if you have lost virginity except surgery? Can you please suggest a way for this?

Itchy skin on the right side leg elbow , it's very dry and scaly , and sometimes bleeds after scratching, also it has spread to hand elbows little bit and looks like small white bumps Shared the image it looked like this after scratching so much .

Sir/ mam a stray cat scratched my legs an hour back. So I have next to no idea what to do can you guide me ? The scratched area bleeded a little.

20 days back dog scratched me with his nails there was no bleeding only white line on skin do I need to take vaccine dog has no symptoms of rabies plss suggest me I am so afried

If a girl has not masturbated even once in her life, then when she has sex for the first time, will she bleed or not

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