When you get a cut or scrape, proper care can help reduce the risk of infection and speed healing.
The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these tips:
Use cool water to clean any cut, scrape or puncture.
Gently clean the skin surrounding the wound with soap and a washcloth.
Try not to get soap inside the wound to avoid irritation.
If there is dirt in the wound after washing, use tweezers sterilised with rubbing alcohol to carefully remove it.
If the wound isn’t likely to rub against something or get dirty, leave it dry and uncovered to help it heal.
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