 [ Symptoms ] i cut a chuck out of my finger with a peeler i did get it to quit bleeding but how do i care for it now [ Disease ] obviously without the ability to examine your finger to determine the significance of this chunk that you have i can only offer you some general information most of these avulsion injuries will heal over time they will scab over and gradually new skin will form over this area larger chunks may require stitches to close since i cannot see your injury you will need to make a judgment about seeking hands on medical care keep the wound clean to prevent infection use a topical antibiotic ointment and keep in covered with a bandage until a scab forms