redhotchick Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Whilst attempting to make myself a late night snack, I have stupidly sliced my finger so that there is a small flap of skin. I quickly put an elastic band around it. Initially put it under the cold tap, not sure that was my best idea. I've put a hydrogel plaster on, and I'm generally holding it in a raised position. It's hardly bled at all, not sure why. Perhaps I have the plaster on quite tight? It's all pink though, not blue! It's throbbing a little. I think it's time for bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 If it hurts tomorrow, I'll try and get seen at a walk in centre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Ow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Oh no, I hope it is ok this morning. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 Not too bad this morning. I'm just leaving the plaster on and not using that finger. The longer I don't have to look at it the better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I would go and get it checked out just to be on the safe side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 If the flap is still stuck down, and there's no sign of infection (heat, redness) then I'd leave it bound up to heal. Bet that woke you up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Did this 2 days ago! Although was middle of the day... And seem to do quite regularly for some reason... Healed up no problem - but suggest keep covered, otherwise everything catches on the flap and that hurts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I hacked in to little finger with a bread knife fifteen years ago while at a business lunch in Oslo. I can still just about see the scar it left. Surprisingly little blood for quite a deep cut from a fairly blunt knife - only had a paper napkin to stem the flow, so probably why I had a scar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Saw an axe injury today at work - top of finger missing had to dress it - not pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 The plaster came loose, I had a look at it briefly before covering it up again. I wasn't tempted to meddle. It looks stuck down and shows no sign of infection. I am cautious by nature, I will keep an eye on it. I am carrying spare plasters with me, nothing worse than constantly catching a cut, so making sure that I'm keeping it covered. I don't mind if I end up with a scar, hope there's no loss of sensation though. I was using a mandolin, without the guard, stupid! Cloud, "a business lunch in Oslo" very nice! I've visited Oslo twice. I really like it, as a tourist I find it quite expensive. Fifty quid for fish and chips and half a lager for two people! It was really good fish and chips though! C&T how is your cut healing? I'm usually quite good with knives, blooming mandolin. Lethal weapon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 For what it's worth, I use superglue on things like that - it's what it was developed for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 C&T how is your cut healing? I'm usually quite good with knives, blooming mandolin. Lethal weapon! Flippin heck! A mandolin! I knew I didn't own one for a reason. I can't be trusted with the bread knife! I'm ok thanks. All healed under the flap, and the flap has been "removed". All healed ready for the next injury - hope your better soon too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 I didn't have any superglue to hand, but I have every sort of plaster known to man! I'm not sure what the difference is between a hydrogel plaster and a blister plaster, like compeed. I am using hydrogel plasters and they don't cloud up like the blister plasters, it's a bit see through, so you can see a little of what's going on. They seem to come off in a day though, unlike the blister plasters which usually stay on much longer. I got the hydrogel plasters in Aldi or Lidl, can't remember which. I would buy them again. They are hygienically individually wrapped. Really good for handbags or desk drawers! It's healing we'll, I'll switch to using normal plasters and changing them a lot, not for a day or two though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 My understanding is that Hydrogel plasters are to encourage healing (I use vet Dermagel for this) whereas the blister plasters don't do this, but are tougher and less likely to come off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 Vet dermagel sounds amazing, is there an equivalent product for humans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Yes, I think it's on the site, I just use the vet one on us as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 It is 3 weeks tomorrow since I injured myself! I had a proper look today. It's healing really well. I cut some of the dead skin off from around it. I could probably go without a plaster now, maybe another week, just so I'm not knocking it or catching it. Please take note and learn from my mistake, don't use a mandolin without the finger guard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Glad it's healing! I am going to maintain a mandolin free household....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
