A bad smell comes from the wound. You see pus on the scraped area. There is redness or swelling on the skin around the wound after 48 hours or longer. A new sore appears on the skin near the injury. Your child needs a tetanus shot.
Scrapes can be painful after the injury.
Your child may cry when you clean the wound. Even though it may hurt, it is important to get all the dirt out of the wound. Cleaning the scrape with soap and water is more important than using an antiseptic or antibiotic. Let the scab fall off by itself. Picking it off may cause scarring.