Accidentally cut my wrist

2026-07-01 14:41:21

Asked for Female, 25 Years

Hi Doctor, I accidentally cut my wrist while opening a package with a cutter knife blade. The cut is small and the bleeding has stopped. I’m attaching photos of the wound and the blade. Could you please let me know if it looks superficial and whether I need a tetanus shot or any further treatment? Thank you.

Answers (26)

Dr. Anukriti Goel

General Physician

2 yrs expSaharanpur

Yes you should take tetanus vaccination

Answered2026-07-03 05:14:30

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Dr. Mohammed Shoaib Ahamed

General Practitioner

2 yrs expNellore

If you have completed tt vaccination within 10 yrs No need But if more than it, it's better to take a TT

Answered2026-07-03 03:47:39

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Dr. Abdul Rasheed

General Physician

37 yrs expBangalore

You can take tetanus toxoid injection now, follow with another after a month and then during 6-12 months, vaccine series will be completed, Apply muciprocin ointment over the affected area

Answered2026-07-03 03:37:57

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Mr. Arunav Deka

General Physician

1 yrs expGuwahati

Take Inj TT 0.5 im, if you have not taken any tetnus shot earlier. Since the blade looks rusted it is important to take the injection

Next Steps

Apply Provide iodine or Muporocin ointement over the cut after an antiseptic wash.

Health Tips

Consult via the app, if there is pain or pus discharge or the wound detoriating.

Answered2026-07-02 19:20:17

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Dr. Deepanshu Sharma

General Physician

4 yrs expLucknow

kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app

Answered2026-07-02 17:42:04

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Dr. Balbeer Singh

General Physician

27 yrs expGhaziabad

Better to consult a doctor who can examine it directly

Answered2026-07-02 15:32:00

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Dr. Mitra Milon

General Physician

44 yrs expBhubaneswar

Take the full course of Tetanus toxoid if you have not taken it.

Answered2026-07-02 14:22:26

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Dr. Shweta Ramesh Rawale

General Physician

4 yrs expParbhani

If you hadn’t taken in few years get tt vaccine as precausion

Answered2026-07-02 11:25:00

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Mr. Anand Ramakrishna

General Practitioner

18 yrs expBelgaum

Hello, The wound looks superficial As for tetanus vaccine, if you haven't taken it in the last 5 years, please do take one injection of TT vaccination. If you have taken TT vaccine in the last 5 years, then no need for repeating it now.

Next Steps

Please wash your wrist cleanly with running water and antiseptic like dettol diluted in water. keep the area dry, and wipe it with a dry clean cloth whenever it gets wet.

Answered2026-07-02 11:08:34

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Dr. Akshay Chaudhary

General Physician

6 yrs expGreater Noida

The cut appears superficial â bleeding has stopped and the wound does not look deep. However, a cutter blade is a metal object and any cut from a metallic instrument warrants a tetanus booster if your last TT shot was more than 5 years ago (or unknown). This is a standard precaution regardless of how small the wound is. The wound itself just needs proper cleaning and dressing.

Next Steps

Clean the wound thoroughly with antiseptic, apply an antibiotic ointment, and cover with a sterile dressing. Get a tetanus toxoid (TT) booster if your last dose was more than 5 years ago or if you are unsure. Watch for signs of infection (increasing redness, swelling, pus, fever) over the next 48-72 hours. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.

Answered2026-07-02 11:03:07

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Dr. Rachna Pande

Internal Medicine

42 yrs expBhopal

Tetanus shot should be taken, irrespective of size of wound. Looks like a superficial wound. Clean it very well with some antiseptic solution, apply mupiricin ointment and cover it.

Answered2026-07-02 10:10:57

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Dr. Sushma Shah

General Physician

40 yrs expVadodara

SUPERFICIAL TT IS ADVISABLE. LOCALLY AFTER CLEAN ING T BACT/ MEGA HEAL OINTMENT LOCALLY.

Answered2026-07-02 09:42:08

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Dr. Sai Swetha Bobburi

General Physician

5 yrs expHyderabad

Yes

Answered2026-07-02 09:08:58

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Dr. Supriya A S

General Practitioner

4 yrs expMumbai

According to guidelines..if you have not taken any tetanus vaccination till now..you have to take two doses of vaccine.. if you have taken within 5-10 years..then one dose of tetanus vaccine If you have taken tetanus vaccine within 5 years..no need to take anything

Answered2026-07-02 08:05:51

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Dr. Dinesh Mehta

General Physician

4 yrs expJaipur

Yes,needed

Answered2026-07-02 07:45:01

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Mr. Guru Charan S

General Practitioner

5 yrs expMysore

Hello This is a very small cut simple pressure on the wound would stop the bleeding

Next Steps

Since the blade looks slightly rusty, better option is to take Injection TT IM from your nearest phc pr hospital

Answered2026-07-02 07:16:26

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General Physician

3 yrs expPudukkottai

If u had Td vaccination recently within 7-8 months no need for it. The injury is superficial it will be cured by topical ointment.Consult for further management.

Answered2026-07-02 07:15:16

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Dr. Bhavna Venkatasubbu

General Practitioner

2 yrs expChennai

Inj. TT 0.5 cc IM stat if nit taken in the last 6 months

Next Steps

T. Bact ointment for local application

Answered2026-07-02 07:14:39

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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya

General Physician

7 yrs expRajahmundry

Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2026-07-03 12:29:29

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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal

General Physician

7 yrs expJhansi

Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green vegetables more Fiber meal Walk Do connect and consult Will help you

Answered2026-07-02 13:13:25

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Dr. Khushboo Yadav

General Physician

1 yrs expNew Delhi

Wound seems superficial but you do need a tetanus shot if not taken in last year's as precaution as the cutter is rusted. Do clean wound properly with betadine and apply a band-aid.

Answered2026-07-02 12:19:30

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Dr. Parakhiya Brijesh Vinodbhai

Orthopedist

5 yrs expRajkot

Yes cut is small as per photo and will heal within few days But definetely u have to take tetanus injection

Answered2026-07-02 11:59:30

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Dr. Sumit Verma

General Physician

5 yrs expKanpur

Take TT 0.5 ml I/M ASAP Apply betadine ointment

Answered2026-07-02 11:38:00

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra

General Practitioner

7 yrs expJhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2026-07-02 11:12:03

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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella

General Physician

18 yrs expHyderabad

Tt needed

Answered2026-07-02 10:19:17

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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla

General Practitioner

8 yrs expKolkata

Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult

Answered2026-07-02 09:23:51

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