A soccer player presents with an abrasion on her lower leg from a slide tackle on a grass field. She is worried about getting a skin infection. What advice would you give her?
Clean the abrasion gently with warm water and mild soap to remove any dirt or grass. Apply an over-the-counter antibiotic ointment and cover it with a clean bandage. Tell her to keep an eye on the wound for any signs of infection, such as increased redness, swelling, pus, or if the wound is not healing as expected. She should seek further medical attention if any of these signs occur.