When shouldyou seek medical attenion for a cut?

Small, superfical cuts, less than full skin thickness, can usually be treated with an antibacterial lotion, creme or ointment. They will usually heal after a period of days, watch for redness, swelling and increased pain which are signs of infection. A cut that goes through the full layer of skin, has fat bodies protruding, or where you can visualize structures beneath the skin, should be closed by a doctor, even if the cut appears small. If the patient is hemorrhaging (bleeding excessively), apply direct pressure with a clean cloth and elevate the wound above the level of the heart. Alert Emergency Medical Services immediately.