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whats the best way to get rid of blisters?
story- been working for the last two days on site pulling a bucket of sand or concrete up to the roof of a villa about 8meters in height, been wearing gloves and tape but my hands are sooo blistered accross the joints i struggle to make a fist, this is honestly one of the most painful things i have experienced.
so what can i do to make them feel better for the morning???
thanks
story- been working for the last two days on site pulling a bucket of sand or concrete up to the roof of a villa about 8meters in height, been wearing gloves and tape but my hands are sooo blistered accross the joints i struggle to make a fist, this is honestly one of the most painful things i have experienced.
so what can i do to make them feel better for the morning???
thanks
Ex rower here, so I know blisters...
When you've finished for the day, pop them and move your hands around, flexing your fists to keep the new developing skin flexible.
When you go to bed, tape splints along the back of your fingers, so you sleep with them straight. If you don't, the new developing skin will just tear when you straighten your fingers in the morning. I used to use micropore (surgical paper tape) and pens. You look an idiot, but it makes a difference.
If the actual blister has gone, leaving the developing skin underneath raw, you need something to lock in the moisture, so antibiotic OINTMENT is better than cream. Zinc Oxide OINTMENT is good too, and Vaseline is better than nothing.
When you go back to work tomorrow, I would recommend micropore (surgical paper tape) directly over the affected area, then cover it with electrical insulation tape to make it harder wearing. (Obviously with what you're doing, wear gloves too.) Make sure your hands are clean and dry before applying the tape. Warm moist conditions are great places for bacteria, so it would be best to avoid infecting them.
Getting the tape off at the end of the day can be a bugger, but a warm bath will help. Remember when you come out of the bath, if the skin is raw, to put the ointment on straight away, as they will dry out very quickly, which will cause even more problems.
Hope this helps, and good luck getting the job done.
When you've finished for the day, pop them and move your hands around, flexing your fists to keep the new developing skin flexible.
When you go to bed, tape splints along the back of your fingers, so you sleep with them straight. If you don't, the new developing skin will just tear when you straighten your fingers in the morning. I used to use micropore (surgical paper tape) and pens. You look an idiot, but it makes a difference.
If the actual blister has gone, leaving the developing skin underneath raw, you need something to lock in the moisture, so antibiotic OINTMENT is better than cream. Zinc Oxide OINTMENT is good too, and Vaseline is better than nothing.
When you go back to work tomorrow, I would recommend micropore (surgical paper tape) directly over the affected area, then cover it with electrical insulation tape to make it harder wearing. (Obviously with what you're doing, wear gloves too.) Make sure your hands are clean and dry before applying the tape. Warm moist conditions are great places for bacteria, so it would be best to avoid infecting them.
Getting the tape off at the end of the day can be a bugger, but a warm bath will help. Remember when you come out of the bath, if the skin is raw, to put the ointment on straight away, as they will dry out very quickly, which will cause even more problems.
Hope this helps, and good luck getting the job done.
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