I got a cut but don't have any bandaids?!


Question: I got a cut but don't have any bandaids?
When my cat jumped out of my arms he scratched my wrist with his back claw. Its real skinny and about an inch long. I disinfected it, but when I went to look for some band aids, I couldn't find any. Is it okay to just leave it open like this? I can't go to the store and buy any because my mom left with my credit card, so I don't have any money. She'll be gone all day.
Thanks in advance ^_^

Answers:

If you're still bleeding put pressure with a tissue or paper towel. Or wet a wash cloth instead.You shouldn't need a band aid. It happens to me all the time. As long as its not too deep



I don't think it's okay to leave it open for the germs to come in, you could get some clean paper towels and tape it to your arm like a giant band-aid.

I've done it before hahahah..



You can leave it open, just keep it clean. I've gotten scratched several times by cats and I normally don't put a bandaid on it, so you should be fine.



I am sure you will be fine... it is probably better to let the wound have some air, and naturally heal. The plaster/band aid will only prevent it from bleeding if it starts bleeding.



No cover it in a piece of gauze or cloth with disinfecting ointment.
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it is fine to leave it open as long as u disinfected the cut u should be fine it will allow the cut to breathe and heal quicker

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leave it open to the air. its perfectly fine to do with the small surface area involved. dis infect it again after about an hour and then you will be good

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Put a piece of toilet paper over it then tape it on.



It'll be fine. If you're worried about it opening up more, put super glue on it.



Wrap cotton round or towel :) If its bleeding put hot water tissue/ paper towel




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