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Information about cuts, scrapes and stitches from the American Academy of Family Physicians. ... Most small cuts or scrapes will stop bleeding in a short time. Wounds on the face, head or mouth will sometimes bleed a lot because these areas are rich in blood vessels. To stop the bleeding, apply firm but gentle pressure on...
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Cuts, Scrapes and Stitches: Caring for Wounds ... Most small cuts or scrapes will stop bleeding in a short time. Wounds on the face, head or mouth will sometimes bleed a lot because these areas are rich in blood vessels. To stop the bleeding, apply firm but gentle pressure on the cut with a clean cloth, tissue or piece...
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Learn the cuts, scrapes, and puncture wounds including the best way to care for the injury, when to see a doctor, tetanus shots, and signs of infection. ... The first step in the care of cuts and scrapes is to stop the bleeding. Most wounds respond to gentle direct pressure with a clean cloth or bandage.
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www.medicinenet.com/cuts_scrapes_and_puncture_wounds/ar...
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Homecare for scrapes and cuts ... This web page provides advice on treating minor cuts and scrapes and is intended as a guide to first aid. If you have concerns or questions not covered by this site, please seek medical advice. This page is divided up into the following headings:
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www.skincareguide.com/sc/bacterial_infections/cuts_and_...
www.skincareguide.com/sc/bacterial_infections/cuts_and_scrapes.html
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The first and possibly most important step when treating minor cuts and scrapes is to thoroughly clean the wound with mild anti-bacterial soap and water. You can use sterilized tweezers to remove any debris that remains embedded in the wound after rinsing.
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www.firstaidweb.com/cut.html
www.firstaidweb.com/cut.html
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Bleeding helps clean out wounds. Most small cuts or scrapes will stop bleeding in a few minutes. Wounds on the face, head, or mouth sometimes bleed a lot because these areas have a lot of small blood vessels.
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Bleeding helps clean out wounds. Most small cuts or scrapes will stop bleeding in a short time. Wounds on the face, head, or mouth will sometimes bleed a lot because these areas are rich in blood vessels.
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Most small cuts, scrapes, or abrasions will heal well without any special care. For extra protection, your mom or dad might use an antibacterial ointment or a bandage. Antibacterial (say: an-tye-bak-teer-ee-ul) ointment will kill germs.
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kidshealth.org/kid/watch/er/cuts.html
kidshealth.org/kid/watch/er/cuts.html
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Garlic is an old folk remedy for healing cuts, scrapes, and sores. It contains an antimicrobial agent called allicin that protects against infection. But be careful, as fresh garlic can be irritating to the skin and should never be left on the skin for more than 20 to 25 minutes.
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