Hi All.
How do you guys treat minor cuts and scratches? I mean on your
hands. I know that I am not suppose to cut myself, but just today
while planing board of ash I created such a sharp edge on a board
itself. My hand slipped and again I have a scratch. What I am looking
for is some kind of cream or gel which would accelerate healing
process. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Dmitri
On Sun, 04 Jan 2004 21:45:35 -0800, Dmitri <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Hi All.
>
>How do you guys treat minor cuts and scratches? I mean on your
>hands. I know that I am not suppose to cut myself, but just today
>while planing board of ash I created such a sharp edge on a board
>itself. My hand slipped and again I have a scratch. What I am looking
>for is some kind of cream or gel which would accelerate healing
>process. Any suggestions?
>
>Thanks,
>Dmitri
for the most part I keep them clean and open to the air. seems to work
best for me
Bridger
I have to disagree with you there. Ken is echoing the sentiments of
just about everyone I know. But we have things relatively easy
compared with all the innocent people in whatever country is next on
his "terrorism hitlist".
Bruce
"Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Bush has shown on numerous occasions that he is more than capable of
> steering an economy of America's calibre. He gets a lot of blame for
> the backlash from the Clinton administration that isn't really his
> fault. As for his stance on abortion and terrorism, he is completely
> justified on both. Personally I'm glad we finally have a president who
> is no longer cuckolded by ideology. You will agree that our founding
> fathers set down what they set down as _guidelines_ only, and that they
> would acknowledge that free speech is only a virtue up until the point
> where it impinges on national security.
>
> "Ken Luther" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > if bush doesnt get voted out this coming election, we're in for some
> > bad times! our economy will turn to shit, we'll continue to exhaust
> > our resources on pointless wars for oil, haliburton's pockets will
> > continue to be lined with gold at our expense. i wont be surprised
> > if, after ilegalizing abortion (which he WILL do if he gets a 2nd
> > term), he claims that abortion doctors are in some kind of terrorist
> > conspiracy, and imprisons the whole lot of them. even now he has the
> > secret service set aside "free speech zones" where protestors are
> > forced to go so he doesnt have to see them or hear them. just think
> > what he'll do when he no longer has to worry about another election.
> >
> > "George M. Kazaka" wrote:
> >>
> >> (snip)
> >> seems that the price for high quality wood has been steadily rising
> >> ever since Bush took office. My prayers are that we'll see a miracle
> >> and he'll be cast out by the voters, but there are too many neocon
> >> rednecks who don't have a clue. Anyway, besides price, redwood also
> >> (snip)
>
In article <[email protected]>,
Dmitri <[email protected]> wrote:
>Hi All.
>
>How do you guys treat minor cuts and scratches? I mean on your
>hands. I know that I am not suppose to cut myself, but just today
>while planing board of ash I created such a sharp edge on a board
>itself. My hand slipped and again I have a scratch. What I am looking
>for is some kind of cream or gel which would accelerate healing
>process. Any suggestions?
>
>Thanks,
>Dmitri
>
"Tincture of Time" is the sure treatment.
'Helper' products:
There's a generic (i.e. inexpensive) product, "Bacitracin" -- petroleum jelly
w/ a anti-bacterial additive
"A & D" ointment -- another light petrleum jelly, with vitamin additives.
or even Vasoline(tm).
Wash w/ soap and water.
Dry _thoroughly_.
Apply one of the 'helper' products.
Cover with Band-Aid(tm), or similar -- or one of the 'liquid patch' types.
Swingman wrote:
> small cuts that have a tendency to be more sore than serious are often no
> longer sore within hours.
That's 'cause you burn off all the pain receptors with that iodine! :)
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Dmitri wrote:
>
> Hi All.
>
> How do you guys treat minor cuts and scratches? I mean on your
> hands. I know that I am not suppose to cut myself, but just today
> while planing board of ash I created such a sharp edge on a board
> itself. My hand slipped and again I have a scratch. What I am looking
> for is some kind of cream or gel which would accelerate healing
> process. Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> Dmitri
There is no magic potion. To my knowledge, the only thing
that has been found to actually speed healing is petroleum
jelly (vaseline).
Make that antibiotic, not anesthetic.
Jay Windley wrote:
>
> Soap and water followed by petroleum jelly, and a small bandage if the wound
> is on my hand and I don't want to get blood on the workpiece. I wouldn't
> advise sprinkling sawdust on a wound. If you're lucky enough to avoid an
> infection you may still get an annoying histaminic reaction. Neosporin is
> good stuff because in addition to being essentially petroleum jelly, it has
> a mild anesthetic in it.
>
> --Jay
--
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Cochran, GA
...........................................
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surprised.
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Dmitri wrote:
> Hi All.
>
> How do you guys treat minor cuts and scratches? I mean on your
> hands. I know that I am not suppose to cut myself, but just today
> while planing board of ash I created such a sharp edge on a board
> itself. My hand slipped and again I have a scratch. What I am looking
> for is some kind of cream or gel which would accelerate healing
> process. Any suggestions?
In all cases, soap and water... lots of cold water. Follow that with Neosporin
ointment. I use super glue (chemically very similar to Dermabond) on those
annoying paper cuts. Whether I band aid or not depends on how annoying the cut
is.
Sliced off fingers and forearms go in a baggy with some cold saline for either
reattachment by a surgeon (if successful) or mounting on a nice walnut plaque
(if not). YMMV.
--
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[email protected]
http://www.mortimerschnerd.com
Not worried about infection? Wood or the dirt embedded in it could cause
problems.
"Ken Luther" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I just sprinkle a little sawdust on mine.
>
> I dries it up real fast, and just a few minutes can be brushed off.
Aloe Vera on small cuts.
Bag Balm on medium cuts.
Really tightly wrapped gauze on big cuts soaked in Hydrogen
Peroxide and not touched for 7 days (cleanest, best scar I own)
You won't believe this one:
Yellow mustard for burns. Slather it on and leave it be.
Straight out of the ice box feels even better.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Keep the whole world singing. . . .
DanG
"Dmitri" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi All.
>
> How do you guys treat minor cuts and scratches? I mean on your
> hands. I know that I am not suppose to cut myself, but just
today
> while planing board of ash I created such a sharp edge on a
board
> itself. My hand slipped and again I have a scratch. What I am
looking
> for is some kind of cream or gel which would accelerate healing
> process. Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> Dmitri
>
superglue!
--
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one person!
"Reyd Dorakeen" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:BC221A71.12F0%[email protected]...
> tsk tsk, peroxide never worked for me. bleach does the job for scrapes
with
> lots of bad stuff(rocks dirt sanding grit)
> second skin works nice on burns,(like when you grab a piece on the lathe
to
> stop it BEFORE turning off the motor(Ooops)
> and duct tape makes the best bandaids ever
> > Aloe Vera on small cuts.
> > Bag Balm on medium cuts.
> > Really tightly wrapped gauze on big cuts soaked in Hydrogen
> > Peroxide and not touched for 7 days (cleanest, best scar I own)
> >
> > You won't believe this one:
> > Yellow mustard for burns. Slather it on and leave it be.
> > Straight out of the ice box feels even better.
> >
> > ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
> > Keep the whole world singing. . . .
> > DanG
> >
> >
> > "Dmitri" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> >> Hi All.
> >>
> >> How do you guys treat minor cuts and scratches? I mean on your
> >> hands. I know that I am not suppose to cut myself, but just
> > today
> >> while planing board of ash I created such a sharp edge on a
> > board
> >> itself. My hand slipped and again I have a scratch. What I am
> > looking
> >> for is some kind of cream or gel which would accelerate healing
> >> process. Any suggestions?
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Dmitri
> >>
> >
> >
>
I just sprinkle a little sawdust on mine.
I dries it up real fast, and just a few minutes can be brushed off.
"Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I think it depends on what kind of cut. A cut like a paper cut or similar,
> you can use superglue to bond it back in place. Other cuts, I've cleaned
> them and then dabbed on a little bit of that stuff one uses for gum or
> toothache pain. Deeper cuts? Well, it depends on how far the blood is
> gushing.
>
> "Dmitri" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Hi All.
> >
> > How do you guys treat minor cuts and scratches? I mean on your
> > hands. I know that I am not suppose to cut myself, but just today
> > while planing board of ash I created such a sharp edge on a board
> > itself. My hand slipped and again I have a scratch. What I am looking
> > for is some kind of cream or gel which would accelerate healing
> > process. Any suggestions?
>
>
One variety actually has both an antibiotic and an anesthetic.
"Gerald Ross" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Make that antibiotic, not anesthetic.
>
> Jay Windley wrote:
> >
> > Soap and water followed by petroleum jelly, and a small bandage if the
wound
> > is on my hand and I don't want to get blood on the workpiece. I
wouldn't
> > advise sprinkling sawdust on a wound. If you're lucky enough to avoid
an
> > infection you may still get an annoying histaminic reaction. Neosporin
is
> > good stuff because in addition to being essentially petroleum jelly, it
has
> > a mild anesthetic in it.
> >
> > --Jay
>
> --
>
> Gerald Ross
> Cochran, GA
> ...........................................
> Mary had a little lamb. The doctor was
> surprised.
>
>
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tsk tsk, peroxide never worked for me. bleach does the job for scrapes with
lots of bad stuff(rocks dirt sanding grit)
second skin works nice on burns,(like when you grab a piece on the lathe to
stop it BEFORE turning off the motor(Ooops)
and duct tape makes the best bandaids ever
> Aloe Vera on small cuts.
> Bag Balm on medium cuts.
> Really tightly wrapped gauze on big cuts soaked in Hydrogen
> Peroxide and not touched for 7 days (cleanest, best scar I own)
>
> You won't believe this one:
> Yellow mustard for burns. Slather it on and leave it be.
> Straight out of the ice box feels even better.
>
> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
> Keep the whole world singing. . . .
> DanG
>
>
> "Dmitri" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Hi All.
>>
>> How do you guys treat minor cuts and scratches? I mean on your
>> hands. I know that I am not suppose to cut myself, but just
> today
>> while planing board of ash I created such a sharp edge on a
> board
>> itself. My hand slipped and again I have a scratch. What I am
> looking
>> for is some kind of cream or gel which would accelerate healing
>> process. Any suggestions?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Dmitri
>>
>
>
Bruce B <[email protected]> wrote in
<[email protected]>:
>I have to disagree with you there. Ken is echoing the sentiments of
>just about everyone I know. But we have things relatively easy
>compared with all the innocent people in whatever country is next on
>his "terrorism hitlist".
>
>Bruce
>
There won't be anymore countries on Bushes hitlist. He never devised an
exit strategy for Iraq and we're only holding three or four cities in
Afghanistan. The draft is coming back as well. The means for it was
hidden in Bushes 600 page "No child Left Behind" legislation.
Oh, and top-posting is ignorance defined.
HTH
>"Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
>> Bush has shown on numerous occasions that he is more than capable of
>> steering an economy of America's calibre. He gets a lot of blame for
>> the backlash from the Clinton administration that isn't really his
>> fault. As for his stance on abortion and terrorism, he is completely
>> justified on both. Personally I'm glad we finally have a president
who
>> is no longer cuckolded by ideology. You will agree that our founding
>> fathers set down what they set down as _guidelines_ only, and that
they
>> would acknowledge that free speech is only a virtue up until the point
>> where it impinges on national security.
>>
>> "Ken Luther" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>> > if bush doesnt get voted out this coming election, we're in for some
>> > bad times! our economy will turn to shit, we'll continue to exhaust
>> > our resources on pointless wars for oil, haliburton's pockets will
>> > continue to be lined with gold at our expense. i wont be surprised
>> > if, after ilegalizing abortion (which he WILL do if he gets a 2nd
>> > term), he claims that abortion doctors are in some kind of terrorist
>> > conspiracy, and imprisons the whole lot of them. even now he has
the
>> > secret service set aside "free speech zones" where protestors are
>> > forced to go so he doesnt have to see them or hear them. just think
>> > what he'll do when he no longer has to worry about another election.
>> >
>> > "George M. Kazaka" wrote:
>> >>
>> >> (snip)
>> >> seems that the price for high quality wood has been steadily rising
>> >> ever since Bush took office. My prayers are that we'll see a
miracle
>> >> and he'll be cast out by the voters, but there are too many neocon
>> >> rednecks who don't have a clue. Anyway, besides price, redwood
also
>> >> (snip)
>>
>
CA glue works wonders.
"Dmitri" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi All.
>
> How do you guys treat minor cuts and scratches? I mean on your
> hands. I know that I am not suppose to cut myself, but just today
> while planing board of ash I created such a sharp edge on a board
> itself. My hand slipped and again I have a scratch. What I am looking
> for is some kind of cream or gel which would accelerate healing
> process. Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> Dmitri
>
In article <[email protected]>, [email protected]
says...
>
> How do you guys treat minor cuts and scratches? I mean on your
> hands. I know that I am not suppose to cut myself, but just today
> while planing board of ash I created such a sharp edge on a board
> itself. My hand slipped and again I have a scratch. What I am looking
> for is some kind of cream or gel which would accelerate healing
> process. Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> Dmitri
>
waterless antibiotic cleanser, leave it open to the air if it's a small
cut, otherwise bag balm (vaseline & sulfa) as already suggested, or
vitamin E liquid-filled gel caps, split open onto the scar.
I think it depends on what kind of cut. A cut like a paper cut or similar,
you can use superglue to bond it back in place. Other cuts, I've cleaned
them and then dabbed on a little bit of that stuff one uses for gum or
toothache pain. Deeper cuts? Well, it depends on how far the blood is
gushing.
"Dmitri" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi All.
>
> How do you guys treat minor cuts and scratches? I mean on your
> hands. I know that I am not suppose to cut myself, but just today
> while planing board of ash I created such a sharp edge on a board
> itself. My hand slipped and again I have a scratch. What I am looking
> for is some kind of cream or gel which would accelerate healing
> process. Any suggestions?
Nothing. I just stop the bleeding and go back to work.
"Dmitri" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi All.
>
> How do you guys treat minor cuts and scratches? I mean on your
> hands. I know that I am not suppose to cut myself, but just today
> while planing board of ash I created such a sharp edge on a board
> itself. My hand slipped and again I have a scratch. What I am looking
> for is some kind of cream or gel which would accelerate healing
> process. Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> Dmitri
>
On 14-Jan-2004, "David Binkowski" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I just use neosporin and bandaids.
Info I got from a doctor that specializes in wilderness first aid:
Don't use neosporin or any other antibiotic as a prophylactic.
Just put on the bandage and let the wound heal. If the wound starts
to show signs of infection, then use antibiotic.
A fresh cut that's bled will not likely be infected. If it is, there
are lots of different bacteria that are competing. They will kill
each other off. Anything left will have to deal with your immune
system and your body's immune system will have had time to adapt and
move in. Using an antibiotic of any kind up front only creates a
resistant bacteria that will require stronger antibiotic later on.
Mike
From my younger days as a farrier, where my fingers were often ripped and
torn from driving horseshoe nails into a sometimes moving, jerking target,
often covered with horseshit to boot, I've kept a bottle of 7% iodine
solution on hand ... and used it on both me and the horses.
Still keep a bottle out in the shop for cuts, just flood the wound, then
leave it open.
I would imagine that everyone's body is different, but cuts heal very fast
if I use it, much slower if I don't ... to the point that some of those
small cuts that have a tendency to be more sore than serious are often no
longer sore within hours.
YMMV ...
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"Rob V" wrote in message
> CA glue works wonders.
>
> "Dmitri" wrote in message
> > Hi All.
> >
> > How do you guys treat minor cuts and scratches? I mean on your
> > hands. I know that I am not suppose to cut myself, but just today
> > while planing board of ash I created such a sharp edge on a board
> > itself. My hand slipped and again I have a scratch. What I am looking
> > for is some kind of cream or gel which would accelerate healing
> > process. Any suggestions?
Dmitri,
Working with epoxy & other stuff, I get denatured alcohol by the gallon. I
typically decant some into an old pint-sized mustard container with a
'dropper' type lid. {if your nervous, Isopropyl Alcohol from the local CVS,
etc.}
1 - Clean / wash the scratch/cut with alcohol.
2 - Apply a little bit of some brand of 'Triple Antibiotic Ointment'
3 - Apply a 'Band-Aid' - gauze or 'cloth' type . . . they conform better and
last longer than the 'plastic' type.
I carry at least one in my wallet. Joanne used to joke about it . . .
until about a week ago - we were standing in line to return some clothes
when her finger started to bleed {a paper or hanger 'cut' ??}. Did a good
job on my handkerchief before I stopped it - and saved the clothes. Cleaned
it up and used the 'Day-Glo Orange' Band-Aid I had tucked away.
Regards & Good Luck,
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop
{As in small boat safety . . . it's simple enough the make up a small
'emergency med kit' and keep it in a BRIGHT COLORED box somewhere in the
shop . . . we DO have a LOT of SHARP implements . . . and some move at a
very high speed !! }
"Dmitri" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi All.
>
> How do you guys treat minor cuts and scratches? I mean on your
> hands.
SNIP
"David Binkowski" wrote in message
> Rule of thumb though, if you have to squeeze the whole tube of
> neosporin into the wound to cover it, its probably a a wound that
> is unsuitable for topical u n g u e n t s or o i n t m e n t s...
LOL ... That's where your first post comes in, right?
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Fred the Red Shirt wrote:
> Superglues were originally developed as an alternative to stiches
> following surgery. However the use has been discontinued due to
> carcinogeneity. I don't know whether or not the malignancies were
> confined to the site where the material was used.
Not true... I have patients with Dermabonded wounds quite often. We have a
neurosurgeon who regularly uses Dermabond on his laminectomies and lumbar
fusions. Creates a beautiful wound... no bruising; no oozing.
--
Mortimer Schnerd, RN
[email protected]
http://www.mortimerschnerd.com
"Fred the Red Shirt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> "Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
> > I think it depends on what kind of cut. A cut like a paper cut or
similar,
> > you can use superglue to bond it back in place. Other cuts, I've cleaned
> > them and then dabbed on a little bit of that stuff one uses for gum or
> > toothache pain. Deeper cuts? Well, it depends on how far the blood is
> > gushing.
>
> Superglues were originally developed as an alternative to stiches
> following surgery. However the use has been discontinued due to
> carcinogeneity. I don't know whether or not the malignancies were
> confined to the site where the material was used.
>
> Try a band aid.
There is a product currently in use called DermaBond that is, essentially,
super glue for closing wounds. It is not a carcinogen and it makes for much
less noticeable scars if it's applied correctly.
"Dmitri" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi All.
>
> How do you guys treat minor cuts and scratches? I mean on your
> hands. I know that I am not suppose to cut myself, but just today
> while planing board of ash I created such a sharp edge on a board
> itself. My hand slipped and again I have a scratch. What I am looking
> for is some kind of cream or gel which would accelerate healing
> process. Any suggestions?
Find someplace like Tractor Supply or Agway, or maybe even your local
drugstore(here in western NY they keep it behind the prescription counter)
and get some "Bag Balm". Active ingredients petroleum jelly & sulfa. Great
for man or beast, wonderful for diaper rash & jock itch and does help with
cuts & scratches.
Nahmie
Soap and water followed by petroleum jelly, and a small bandage if the wound
is on my hand and I don't want to get blood on the workpiece. I wouldn't
advise sprinkling sawdust on a wound. If you're lucky enough to avoid an
infection you may still get an annoying histaminic reaction. Neosporin is
good stuff because in addition to being essentially petroleum jelly, it has
a mild anesthetic in it.
--Jay
You're right, don't get cut. However, accidents happen sometimes. Here is
a treatment I discovered in a book called "Back To Eden" by Jethro Kloss. I
wouldn't post this unless I had tried it, and I have numerous times over the
years on individuals including myself in various circumstances, some of
which were serious.
This works best on fairly clean cuts, large or small. You'll be amazed at
what happens; get some powdered golden seal, put a table spoon in a dishpan
of water as hot as you can stand without getting burned. The golden seal
powder is an excellent disinfectant. Place the injury in the water until
the tissues come completely together, this will take only a few minutes --
add hot water as necessary to maintain the temperature. Bleeding will stop
almost immediately, and so will the pain. As the cut tissues come together
they will align themselves, then you can butterfly or tape the injury
together. The wonderful thing about this proceedure is that it naturally
aligns all the tissues to their original placement, not just the surface.
Be sure to hold the parts together with tape as soon as the injury is
removed from the hot water, since it will begin to gap when the treatment is
ended. If you feel further medical attention is necessary or that you
should have sutures see a doctor.
This treatment will alleviate almost all pain and give tremendous relief.
My experience is that butterfly tape is preferable to sutures if they will
hold the cut together, and will leave far less scarring. The response of
the tissue to hot water is NOT the normally expected restrictive swelling
that results from an injury, and it does NOT increase bleeding. But it
does increase healthy circulation and healing, and can be repeated for that
effect.
Yours, Mark
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> > How do you guys treat minor cuts and scratches? I mean on your
> > hands. I know that I am not suppose to cut myself, but just
> today
> > while planing board of ash I created such a sharp edge on a
> board
> > itself. My hand slipped and again I have a scratch. What I am
> looking
> > for is some kind of cream or gel which would accelerate healing
> > process. Any suggestions?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Dmitri
> >
>
>
"Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I think it depends on what kind of cut. A cut like a paper cut or similar,
> you can use superglue to bond it back in place. Other cuts, I've cleaned
> them and then dabbed on a little bit of that stuff one uses for gum or
> toothache pain. Deeper cuts? Well, it depends on how far the blood is
> gushing.
Superglues were originally developed as an alternative to stiches
following surgery. However the use has been discontinued due to
carcinogeneity. I don't know whether or not the malignancies were
confined to the site where the material was used.
Try a band aid.
--
FF
"Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Not worried about infection? Wood or the dirt embedded in it could cause
> problems.
>
> "Ken Luther" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I just sprinkle a little sawdust on mine.
> >
> > I dries it up real fast, and just a few minutes can be brushed off.
The sawdust itself is probably pretty sterile having been inside
of a tree for many many years. The question would seem to be with
what might it be contaminated? Ordinary housedust is typically
loaded with tetnus spores.
--
FF
"Montyhp" <montyhp at yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> "Fred the Red Shirt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> [snip]
>
> > Superglues were originally developed as an alternative to stiches
> > following surgery. However the use has been discontinued due to
> > carcinogeneity. I don't know whether or not the malignancies were
> > confined to the site where the material was used.
> >
> A number of solvents have been deemed carcinogenic (some superglues may
> contain the dreaded methylene chloride). Believe leukemias would be the
> specific result. HOWEVER, this is usually the result of a lifetime of
> exposure to large quantities. I wouldn't let it stop me from using a dab
> here or there.
>
> > Try a band aid.
> >
>
> That is what I do. Mostly because everytime I open a tube, it seems to dry
> up and become unusable. Bandaids are much cheaper.
SOMETHING stopped surgeons from usning superglues in lieu of stiches.
I guess I should google for that info and get back to you.
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[email protected] (Fred the Red Shirt) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> "Montyhp" <montyhp at yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> > "Fred the Red Shirt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > [snip]
> >
> > > Superglues were originally developed as an alternative to stiches
> > > following surgery. However the use has been discontinued due to
> > > carcinogeneity. ...
> > >
> > A number of solvents have been deemed carcinogenic (some superglues may
> > contain the dreaded methylene chloride). ...
> >
>
>
> SOMETHING stopped surgeons from usning superglues in lieu of stiches.
>
> I guess I should google for that info and get back to you.
Nope, I was wrong. My source for this information was:
http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=3F1181B7.70106%40heronsnest.com&oe=UTF-8&output=gplain
and I don't think any of us will be trying to mend broken bones in our
workshops. A little bit of searching shows that CA glue for wound
closure is an accepted practice, perhaps even on the rise.
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Dmitri wrote:
> How do you guys treat minor cuts and scratches? I mean on your
> hands. I know that I am not suppose to cut myself, but just today
If it's minor, I usually don't bother to treat it at all.
For more serious cuts, any readily available antibacterial/antifungal
ointment, such as Neo-Sporin or one of its many clones should do the trick.
The stuff really does accelerate healing. I remember a situation where I
had a serious cut on one finger, which I doctored diligently, and some kind
of nuissance paper cut on another. The deep but doctored cut healed much
faster than untreated the paper cut.
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I just use neosporin and bandaids.
Rule of thumb though, if you have to squeeze the whole tube of
neosporin into the wound to cover it, its probably a a wound that
is unsuitable for topical u n g u e n t s or o i n t m e n t s...
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"Ken Luther" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I just sprinkle a little sawdust on mine.
>
> I dries it up real fast, and just a few minutes can be brushed off.
>
>
> "Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I think it depends on what kind of cut. A cut like a paper cut or
similar,
> > you can use superglue to bond it back in place. Other cuts, I've cleaned
> > them and then dabbed on a little bit of that stuff one uses for gum or
> > toothache pain. Deeper cuts? Well, it depends on how far the blood is
> > gushing.
> >
> > "Dmitri" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > Hi All.
> > >
> > > How do you guys treat minor cuts and scratches? I mean on your
> > > hands. I know that I am not suppose to cut myself, but just today
> > > while planing board of ash I created such a sharp edge on a board
> > > itself. My hand slipped and again I have a scratch. What I am looking
> > > for is some kind of cream or gel which would accelerate healing
> > > process. Any suggestions?
> >
> >
>
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On Tue, 6 Jan 2004 10:39:50 -0800, "CW" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Nothing. I just stop the bleeding and go back to work.
>
>"Dmitri" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> Hi All.
>>
>> How do you guys treat minor cuts and scratches? I mean on your
>> hands. I know that I am not suppose to cut myself, but just today
>> while planing board of ash I created such a sharp edge on a board
>> itself. My hand slipped and again I have a scratch. What I am looking
>> for is some kind of cream or gel which would accelerate healing
>> process. Any suggestions?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Dmitri
>>
>
IF the cut is small, similar to a shallow razor or paper cut, apply a
SMALL amount of cyanoacrylate glue(superglue) to the cut and close the
wound. Bleeding will stop almost immediately and healing will be
quicker provided you keep it clean and dry.
Clif
The sawdust trick isn't bad.
I've found it is better to mix sawdust and glue into a slurry. Apply with a
putty knife and scrape off excess. For air sucking wounds clamp a chunk of
scrap into the wound (glue generously) and apply clamps. After 24 hours,
unclamp, plane and sand smooth up to 220 grit. The wood can be stained
to match skin tone if need be.
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"Ken Luther" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I just sprinkle a little sawdust on mine.
>
> I dries it up real fast, and just a few minutes can be brushed off.
>
>
> "Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I think it depends on what kind of cut. A cut like a paper cut or
similar,
> > you can use superglue to bond it back in place. Other cuts, I've cleaned
> > them and then dabbed on a little bit of that stuff one uses for gum or
> > toothache pain. Deeper cuts? Well, it depends on how far the blood is
> > gushing.
> >
> > "Dmitri" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > Hi All.
> > >
> > > How do you guys treat minor cuts and scratches? I mean on your
> > > hands. I know that I am not suppose to cut myself, but just today
> > > while planing board of ash I created such a sharp edge on a board
> > > itself. My hand slipped and again I have a scratch. What I am looking
> > > for is some kind of cream or gel which would accelerate healing
> > > process. Any suggestions?
> >
> >
>
>
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On Mon, 05 Jan 2004 09:41:35 -0700, Bridger <[email protected]> brought
forth from the murky depths:
>On Sun, 04 Jan 2004 21:45:35 -0800, Dmitri <[email protected]>
>wrote:
>
>>Hi All.
>>
>>How do you guys treat minor cuts and scratches? I mean on your
>for the most part I keep them clean and open to the air. seems to work
>best for me
Ditto here. Tea tree oil helps to keep the infection down if it
gets infected anyway, but they seldom do.
For leakers in the shop, I have masking tape and paper towels handy
so I rip off a piece and tape it down until the red stuff stops
leaking. After that they usually heal more quickly if left open.
Fabric strip bandaids work well for those pesky repeat leakers on
fingertips. I hate staining wood, knowwhatImean,Vern?
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Liquid bandaid. Paint it on, forms covering. Great for minor scratches and
burns.
"Dmitri" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi All.
>
> How do you guys treat minor cuts and scratches? I mean on your
> hands. I know that I am not suppose to cut myself, but just today
> while planing board of ash I created such a sharp edge on a board
> itself. My hand slipped and again I have a scratch. What I am looking
> for is some kind of cream or gel which would accelerate healing
> process. Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> Dmitri
>
On Sun, 04 Jan 2004 21:45:35 -0800, Dmitri <[email protected]>
wrote:
>How do you guys treat minor cuts and scratches?
Tea tree oil
Superglue
Sticking plasters (rarely last more than an hour though)
Vinyl disposable glove - helps to preserve the sticking plaster past
the end of the day, or you can slice of fthe appropriate chunk and
stick it in place aas a finger stall.
One thing that's _really_ useful, although more so when I'm welding,
is a squirt bottle of Water-jel burn jelly. I have their big dressings
too, but the squirter doesn't cost $5 when I open the package.
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"Fred the Red Shirt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> "Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
> > Not worried about infection? Wood or the dirt embedded in it could cause
> > problems.
> >
> > "Ken Luther" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > I just sprinkle a little sawdust on mine.
> > >
> > > I dries it up real fast, and just a few minutes can be brushed off.
>
> The sawdust itself is probably pretty sterile having been inside
> of a tree for many many years. The question would seem to be with
> what might it be contaminated? Ordinary housedust is typically
> loaded with tetnus spores.
>
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> FF
You know, once upon a time folks used to pack small wounds full of ash from
their wood stoves. I'm not sure what the reason for it was...to promote
healing or stop bleeding...but is was common practice. It didn't seem to
have any ill effects, other than leaving strange looking spots on your body.
I know of several older folks who have dark or black spots on their arms and
legs from this practice....evidently the ash is still there.
On 7-Jan-2004, Reyd Dorakeen <[email protected]> wrote:
> and duct tape makes the best bandaids ever
Actually, 3M makes a clear waterproof bandage that's quite good.
Like a band-aid, the clear waterproof part is Tegaderm and is
waterproof and breathable (think GoreTex). If you get it on
without leaks (i.e. with the edge stuck down all round) it allows
the wound to heal quite well. You can wash your hands and the
wound stays dry. Best small cut bandage I've found.
At many drugstores.
Mike
"Fred the Red Shirt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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[snip]
> Superglues were originally developed as an alternative to stiches
> following surgery. However the use has been discontinued due to
> carcinogeneity. I don't know whether or not the malignancies were
> confined to the site where the material was used.
>
A number of solvents have been deemed carcinogenic (some superglues may
contain the dreaded methylene chloride). Believe leukemias would be the
specific result. HOWEVER, this is usually the result of a lifetime of
exposure to large quantities. I wouldn't let it stop me from using a dab
here or there.
> Try a band aid.
>
That is what I do. Mostly because everytime I open a tube, it seems to dry
up and become unusable. Bandaids are much cheaper.
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Montyhp