Treatment of Minor Cuts, Scratches and Scrapes (abrasions)

• Apply direct pressure for 10 minutes to stop any bleeding.
• Wash the wound with soap and water for 5 minutes.
• Gently scrub out any dirt with a washcloth.
• Cut off any pieces of dead loose skin using a fine scissors (cleaned with rubbing alcohol before and after use).
• Apply an antibiotic ointment, covered by a Band-Aid or dressing.  Change daily.
• Another option is to use a Liquid Skin Bandage that only needs to be applied once. Avoid ointments with this.