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human
Why do shaving cuts bleed for so long? (i.e. why doesn't the blood clot normally?)

When I get normal cuts, the bleeding usually stops in a few moments depending on the damage. Smaller cuts stop bleeding faster, larger ones need a bandaid to help.

But when I slice myself with a razor while shaving, it seems to bleed for nearly an hour before finally clotting. No matter if I use a bandaid, piece of paper towel, etc.

Why is that? And what can I do to speed up the process?
gpt
Layman: Until someone with more knowledge chimes in, I'll just say that the face has more blood vessels per area than any other part of the body (except maybe the genitals). Also razor wounds are not jagged, they are narrow and sharp, so there is less skin "teeth", for lack of a better term, for the clot to adhere to.