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[–] sylver_dragon@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

Cauterizing wounds is still used in some cases.
Source: I had it done on a finger tip I sliced a chunk off of. The difference is that doctors generally use Silver Nitrate and then slather it with betadine to prevent infection. Hurts like a motherfucker, do not recommend.