Facial and Scalp Injuries and Skin Conditions. Wrestling/Face injury

Facial and Scalp Injuries and Skin Conditions
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Facial Injuries and Skin Conditions
Swelling or lacerations often recognize facial injuries, especially in sports. Facial injuries may also affect the eyes, ears, nose, and throat. Majorly, they occur due to contact with sharp objects or blunt force. Contact sports pose a higher risk of facial injuries, for example, wrestling (Sarah 2016). The damage by facial injuries depends on the severity and location of the injury. The bones may be broken, and the injuries may also lead to other medical conditions.
The signs and symptoms of facial injury include difficulty in breathing, talking or seeing, facial swelling, cut wound on the face, bruising behind the ears, eyes or under the tongue, pain on the face, numbness on the face, skin rashes or infections, and widening of the distance between the eyes indicating injury in the eye sockets.
First aid measures for facial injuries will involve stopping the bleeding first. The bleeding in the mouth, nose or face should be stopped to identify the injured area. Notably, crying should be discouraged since it increases blood flow and can worsen the facial bleeding. For a suspected broken bone, the movement should be stopped to avoid bleeding. Moreover, ice should be used to minimize swelling and pain. Medical evaluation and further treatment should be sought immediately.
The return to play will depend on the severity, required treatment, and the sport one desires to participate in.

If the bleeding is stopped and the area is covered appropriately, one may return to play immediately (Sarah, 2016). In the case of broken bones, it may take an extended period before returning to play. Primarily, lacerations are best prevented through maintenance of proper equipment and enforcement of safety rules. For the inevitable injuries, proper wound care is required to avoid infections.

Reference
Sarah, A.F. (2016). Sports-Related Facial Trauma. Retrieved from: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1284288-overview