Home Care for a Cut

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If a cut is minor, it can be treated with home care.

• Allow the cut to bleed freely for several seconds to help clean it out.
• Cleanse the cut by rinsing it under slow-running tap water.
• Remove any foreign matter gently with clean tweezers.
• Apply a 3%-hydrogen peroxide solution to clean the cut if desired.
• Press a clean cotton pad over the cut for a few minutes to stop the bleeding.
• Apply a bandage if exposing the cut would cause it to reopen.
• A puncture wound should be left uncovered and soaked in warm, soapy water 2 to 3 times per day for 4 to 5 days to allow the germs to drain from it.