What to do if your lips get cut while shaving

For men, it is easy to get skin scratched when shaving in daily life, which often causes skin bleeding. If you are not careful, it may cause infection. Therefore, when the skin bleeds due to the razor, you should use an ice pack to cool it to prevent bleeding. In addition, keep the skin clean. If there is an infection, you should take medicine in time.

1. Use tea bags

Use a cooled tea bag and apply it to the incision; the tannic acid in the tea can inhibit bleeding.

2. Witch hazel extract

Use a cotton swab or cotton ball to dip witch hazel extract and gently apply it to the wound. This will help stop the bleeding.

3. Use lip balm

Lip balm is also a good first aid measure. It can help the blood clot in the wound and seal the wound to prevent contact with air.

4. Use a styptic pen

A styptic pen is a must-have in every family medicine cabinet. In addition to being used as an emergency measure when you accidentally get scratched while removing hair with a razor, it can also be used by men who accidentally cut themselves while shaving. This is especially true in families with children. It can also be used at any time if pets get scratched or fall (outdoor enthusiasts can also keep them on hand).

5. Use ice cubes

Like witch hazel extract and eye drops, ice can also cause blood vessels to constrict and stop bleeding. Another bonus? Applying ice to your legs after shaving can also help to make the skin smoother and reduce irritation.

If the cut is on the blood vessels or mucous membranes, the amount of bleeding will be greater. Since the skin on the lips is more tender, if the cut is deeper, the bleeding may be greater.

If you have cotton, you can burn it into ashes and press it on the scratched area, because carbon black has the effect of stopping bleeding in traditional Chinese medicine. Press for a longer time. You can also go to the hospital or clinic to see a doctor for some hemostatic drugs, usually norepinephrine, etc. This drug must be used under the strict guidance of the doctor and cannot be used on your own, otherwise tissue necrosis may occur.