What is the treatment for skin laceration?

Closure: Lacerations need to be closed some can be done with steri strips, some derma bond, some need stitches. Depending on depth and how the laceration occurred some patients need antibiotics as well. They all need to be cleaned prior to closing.

Laceration: Stop bleeding by applying pressure. Rinse wound w clean water. Clean surrounding skin w soap & water on wash cloth. Apply antibiotic ointment. Initially cover w bandage until some healing has occurred. Change bandage when soiled/ wet or at least daily. Need tetanus shot if you haven't had one in last 10 years, don't know when you last had one or if the wound is dirty & it has been > than 5 years