This article was co-authored by Anthony Stark, EMR. Anthony Stark is a certified EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) in British Columbia, Canada. With over 11 years of experience, he has worked as an industrial medic and provided urban and rural paramedic services. He currently works for Mountain View Safety Services and previously worked for the British Columbia Ambulance Service. Anthony has a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He has completed the EMP Canada EMT Course and Swiftwater Awareness Training associated with the British Columbia Ambulance Service.
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If you’ve ever shaved (which is pretty much everyone), chances are you’ve gotten a few nicks and cuts on your skin. They can be super annoying, painful, and can bleed a lot more than you’d think. Fortunately, there are plenty of things you can do to treat nicks and cuts. To help you do it, we’ve put together a handy list of options for you to choose a treatment that works best for you.
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While plenty of people still use it and swear by it, sticking tiny bits of toilet paper over a razor nick or cut isn’t ideal. It dissolves easily, and you don’t want anything dissolving in an open wound.[15]Thanks
Warnings
- If a cut shows signs of an infection, such as red streaks in the skin around it or oozing pus, see your doctor. They’ll be able to examine the wound and can prescribe medications that can help if you need it.[16]Thanks
- If you cut yourself so deep that it’s bleeding profusely and won’t stop bleeding, seek immediate medical attention for treatment.[17]Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/injured-skin/burns/treat-minor-cuts
- ↑ https://www.poison.org/articles/are-styptic-pencils-poisonous-211
- ↑ https://www.poison.org/articles/are-styptic-pencils-poisonous-211
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/hygiene-basics.html
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/rosacea/triggers/tips
- ↑ https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/do-you-really-need-a-skin-care-routine
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5221538/
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/cuts-sheet.html
- ↑ https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/18163.htm
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/dry/heal-dry-chapped-lips
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/injured-skin/burns/wound-care-minimize-scars
- ↑ https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentTypeID=90&ContentID=P02836
- ↑ https://www.aao.org/eye-health/treatments/red-eye-drops-safe-if-used-correctly
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/injured-skin/burns/treat-minor-cuts
- ↑ https://www.summahealth.org/flourish/entries/2022/01/dos-and-donts-to-safely-care-for-cuts-and-scrapes-at-home
- ↑ https://www.sja.org.uk/get-advice/first-aid-advice/minor-illnesses-and-injuries/cuts-and-grazes/
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/does-your-cut-need-stitches-find-out-how-to-tell-2/
About This Article
To treat a razor nick or cut, try holding an ice cube against it if it's a minor cut, which will constrict the blood vessels so it stops bleeding. You can also try rubbing some vaseline, lip balm, or deodorant over the cut to seal your skin and force the blood to clot. If you have a severe nick or cut that won't stop bleeding, apply pressure to it with a tissue or towel for up to 15 minutes. Once the bleeding stops, clean the wound with hydrogen peroxide or antibiotic cream before bandaging it. If the bleeding doesn't stop after 15 minutes, you should seek medical attention. To learn how to prevent cuts and nicks while shaving, scroll down!
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