[header] How to treat a graze [title] Wash your hands. [step] Before you clean a graze, you should wash your hands. You do not want to touch a bleeding wound with dirty hands.
[header] How to treat a graze [title] Wash your hands. [step] Before you clean a graze, you should wash your hands. You do not want to touch a bleeding wound with dirty hands.
Wash your hands in warm tap water with antibacterial soap. [substeps] Get your hands wet under clean, running water. Always make sure that you scrub your hands thoroughly if the dressing becomes wet. Wash your hands with water and soap multiple times before applying a dressing. If you don't, the bleeding will continue for a few days and can lead to infection. Prior to cleaning, use soap and water to thoroughly clean your hands and the graze. If the wound seems to be minor, make sure to wash hands before and after applying pressure to the wound. [substeps] Instead of just touching the bleeding wound, you can also clean the wound by using hand sanitizer.