Cut

An area of severed skin.

Wash a cut or scrape it with soap and water, and keep it clean and dry.

Putting alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or iodine into a wound can delay healing, and should be avoided.

Seek medical care if you think you might need stitches, as delay can increase the rate of wound infection.

If the cut results from a puncture wound through the shoe, there is a high risk of infection, and you should see your healthcare professional.

Redness, swelling, increased pain, and pus draining from the wound also indicate an infection that requires professional care