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First Aid for Bruises, Cuts, and Punctures
Whether it's a scrape from the playground a cut from a kitchen knife or something worse, knowing how to properly treat a cut, puncture, or bruise can help you heal faster and prevent infection.
Ecchymosis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Differences Between Bruises and Hematomas
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
What Causes a Ruptured Spleen?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Do You Need to Get Stitches for That?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Learn the Basic First Aid for a Sliced Finger
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Learn About the Best Way to Treat a Jammed Finger
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
How to Treat Accidental Knife Cuts in the Kitchen During Food Prep
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
What to Do If You Experience a Sharps Injury
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Does Super Glue Heal Minor Cuts and Scrapes?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
How to Treat Rug Burns Depending on Their Severity
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
How to Treat Chemical Burns and When to Seek Professional Care
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
What You Need to Know About Blood Blisters
Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD
How to Tell If a Cut or Scrape Is Worthy of a Doctor's Visit
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
What to Do if You Lose a Chunk of Your Body
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
What Are the Symptoms of Internal Bleeding?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
The Best Treatment Tips for a Black Eye
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Try These Steps to Remove a Splinter
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Is It Pressure or Gauze That Stops Bleeding?
Medically reviewed by Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI
When Does Hemorrhaging Become a Medical Emergency?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Treating a Minor Bruise: If You Act Fast You May Speed Healing
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Should I Use Neosporin on a Cut?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Learn Important Steps to Properly Treat a Gunshot Wound Victim
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Treatment for a Laceration Typically Depends on the Depth of the Cut
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
What Is a Hematoma?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
First Aid Treatment for a Puncture Wound
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Proper Treatment for Skinned Knees and Elbows
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Types of Chest Trauma and Injuries
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO