Road Rash Injury

Road rash is a common injury that affects the skin's surface layer. It can result from a vehicle accident, a fall, or other factors. It causes pain, bleeding, bruising, and scarring. Home care is usually enough to treat it, but some cases may need medical attention. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of road rash.

Treatment. Complications. Prevention. When to See a Provider. Road rash is an area on the body where the skin has been scraped off (skin abrasion). The injury is most likely to happen with outdoor activities that are done on tarred surfaces, like skateboarding. Road rash on the skin looks raw and may bleed a little.

May 9, 2017. Raspberries are usually bright red and painful, and, no — not the fruit. Raspberries, strawberries, road rash — whatever you call these scrapes — are painful and can be difficult to treat. Some suggest wrapping the wound, while others suggest airing it out.

Updated on July 17, 2020. Medically reviewed by. Tyra Tennyson Francis, MD. Abrasions are common injuries among road athletes, typically caused by a fall or crash onto a hard surface. Cyclists will often refer to minor abrasions as "road rash," "friction burns," or "strawberries."