ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The wound starts to fill in with new tissue, called granulation tissue. New skin begins to form over this tissue. As the wound heals, the edges pull inward and the wound gets smaller.

Detailed explanation-2: -Topic Overview. Cuts may slice off several layers of skin. As long as some of the layers of skin are still in place, new skin will form in the bottom of the wound and along the wound edges. The wound will heal from the bottom up.

Detailed explanation-3: -Before healing begins, the body gears up to protect against infection. For the first few days, a wound may be swollen, red, and painful. This inflammation is a sign of the body’s immune system kicking in to protect the wound from infection.

Detailed explanation-4: -A cut is a break or opening in the skin. It is also called a laceration. A cut may be deep, smooth, or jagged.