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Can a razor with slight rust (not even enough to see) harm me? i cut myself shaving with it and it won't stop bleeding. i'm freaking out. help!

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You will be ok: just keep it clean and elevated it. Dont use okd blades

Answered 4/15/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: You already found out that lacerations can occur. When was your last tetanus shot? Apply local pressure to wound to stop bleeding.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/23/2015

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A member asked:

Can a razor with slight rust (not even enough to see) harm me? i cut myself shaving with it and it won't stop bleeding. i'm freaking out. help!

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

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