Flame or alcohol dousing rarely kills all bacteria. Ala. Finally, you might be nicking off a cancerous growth and leaving malignant cells behind. Let a doctor make that call. But it can injure blood vessels and healthy tissue. If a minor cut won't stop bleeding quickly, slap a wet teabag on it, suggests Weiss.
Tannic acid constricts blood vessels.
Don't use the bag to make tea afterward. The rib-eye remedy is a standard old wives' tale, according to Dr. Richard O'Brien of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Meat is full of bacteria that can give you conjunctivitis. A cold compress will relieve the pain and swelling more effectively. If you detect any vision changes after the injury, head to an emergency room, says O'Brien.