First Aid for Cuts, Burns & Scrapes
Minor cuts, scrapes, and burns are the most common household injuries — and knowing the calm, correct response helps them heal well. This guide covers the everyday wound care basics.
How to care for minor cuts, scrapes, and burns step by step, how to spot signs of infection, and the clear red flags that mean it's time to get medical help.
What's inside
- →Minor cuts & scrapes — cleaning & covering
- →Minor burns — the right first steps
- →Stopping bleeding — gentle pressure
- →Signs of infection — what to watch
- →What not to do — common mistakes
- →When to get help — clear red flags
For educational purposes only
This guide is educational information about first aid and home safety — it is not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for professional medical care or hands-on, certified first-aid and CPR training. It does not diagnose, treat, or replace emergency care. Knowing first aid saves lives, but reading about it is not the same as being trained — consider a certified course (for example through the Red Cross or St John Ambulance). In any emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) immediately and follow the dispatcher's instructions.