{"id":15116,"date":"2018-01-03T11:31:32","date_gmt":"2018-01-03T16:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/142.93.176.215\/?p=15116"},"modified":"2023-08-17T15:44:34","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T19:44:34","slug":"how-to-stop-a-razor-cut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toolsofmen.com\/how-to-stop-a-razor-cut\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Stop A Razor Cut From Bleeding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you are just learning to shave or have been shaving for years, razor cuts are inevitable at some point in your grooming journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuts and nicks are signs that something is wrong with your shaving routine and needs to be addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we’ll cover how to treat a shaving cut, what likely caused the cut in the first place, and products you can use to stop bleeding quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Treat a Wound to Stop Bleeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Follow these steps to quickly treat the wound, whether on your neck, face, or lip:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Wash Hands:<\/strong> Cleaning your hands will prevent the spread of bacteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Disinfect<\/strong>: Clean the wound with cool-to-warm soapy water, alcohol, or another disinfectant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Rinse<\/strong>: Apply ice-cold water to temporarily numb the pain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Apply Pressure<\/strong>: Press a clean washcloth or gauze firmly on the shaving cut. Hold until the bleeding has stopped.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Treat Wound<\/strong>: Place a band-aid on the wound.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    What if it doesn’t stop bleeding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If, after treating the wound and the bleeding continues, seek medical attention immediately. Depending on the severity of the cut, the doctor may need to apply stitches or medical-grade glue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to avoid cutting yourself while shaving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Shaving cuts are a sign that something is wrong with your shaving routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    First and foremost, you should focus on your technique. When shaving, apply light to moderate pressure with the razor, hold the skin taut, and shave with the grain<\/a>. Cartridge and disposable razors are much more forgiving than a safety razors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Aside from technique, dull blades, poor lubrication through the use of pre-shave oils or shaving cream, and inadequate prep can cause the skin to become irritated and cut more easily. Before shaving, make sure your skin is supple, an adequate amount of shaving cream is applied, and the razor blade is sharp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Shaving products that are effective at stopping bleeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If you shave regularly, you should add one of the following to your medicine cabinet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n