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Male, 45. was trimming my beard with scissors when i had a small cut (minimal bleeding) on the middle of my neck. i washed with warm water and applied some vaseline. is this adequate? any other steps i need to take to avoid infection?

Q: male, 45. was trimming my beard with scissors when i had a small cut (minimal bleeding) on the middle of my neck. i washed with warm water and applied some vaseline. is this adequate? any other steps i need to take to avoid infection?

: You should be fine, that incident happens quite common.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You should be fine, that incident happens quite common.

Answered 5/2/2022

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A member asked:

Male, 45. was trimming my beard with scissors when i had a small cut (minimal bleeding) on the middle of my neck. i washed with warm water and applied some vaseline. is this adequate? any other steps i need to take to avoid infection?

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