phore Posted February 15, 2009 i cut my finger with a sword. What should i do. I have poured peroxide on it, then salt water then bandaged it with a bandaid that has some peroxide on it. It is covered by the band aid. Is this all i should do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phore Posted February 15, 2009 update I found some more stuff for cuts peroxide alcohol aloe vera gel. does anyone have any suggestions for healing cuts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xenolith Posted February 15, 2009 Bromelain. Up to 1Kmg/day, taken during empty stomach periods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baloneyx Posted February 15, 2009 It seems you're doing the right stuff, but how deep is the cut? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeroenK Posted February 15, 2009 Get Yunnan Baiyao powder. If you swing around with swords IMO you should always have some of this handy. Theres a red pill enclosed as well which according to the description should be used on gunshots... I dunno about that as I never experienced those but the powder itself saved me from going to a doctor for stitches quite a few times. Bleeding stops within a minute or so as well. When in martial arts it pays off to read stuff like Tooth of the Tiger's Mouth by Tom Bisio and get some basic Chinese Sports Medicine skills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karen Posted February 15, 2009 Homeopathic remedies to remove the deeper energetic disturbances. Internally - In 30C potency, can be taken together: Arnica for the trauma Staphysagria for the deep cut Calendula for abrasions That can be taken several times a day for a few days or until you notice improvement. Topically- If you also keep the wound constantly slathered in calendula ointment (not lotion), it will heal well. Or Traumheel (combo of Arnica, Calendula and others). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phore Posted February 15, 2009 (edited) not too deep. at least not by the standards i hold for injury. but its on the knuckle so it might be difficult thanks everyone. ill look up some of this stuff. do you think super glue might help. Edited February 15, 2009 by phore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeblast Posted February 15, 2009 (edited) in my experience, super glue only works well when the cut is superficial enough that there is no bleeding (and also, the sharper the cut, the better super glue works - so if you happen to get a paper cut or cut by a razor with very minimal bleeding, super glue works.) once its bleeding more than a tiny bit, it usually doesnt work very well. I dont know about homeopathic remedies for stuff like this, but Neosporin works great for me. Edited February 15, 2009 by joeblast Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aetherous Posted February 15, 2009 If your cut is really deep, it's pretty essential that you go get stitches to prevent infection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Long Yun Posted February 15, 2009 I'd say that you should keep it straight if possible. I've done the same thing to my knuckle while flint knapping, except mine went down to the bone. I kept it straight for a day or two and I really wish I had done it longer. Keep it straight for as long as you can stand it, maybe even make a splint or something, and it should close quicker. Even after it closes, it will be sore for several months. Other than that, just keep it bandaged and disinfected and you should be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phore Posted February 15, 2009 update i took the bandage off that i put on last night the finger was sore because of the circulation being cut off. the new bandage is looser so it feels better now. It bled when i took the bandage off. also, it is swolen around the cut. the finger seems a little swolen as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karen Posted February 15, 2009 A little swelling is normal. The body is trying to heal it by bringing more blood to the area. Make sure the bandage allows for air flow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phore Posted February 15, 2009 A little swelling is normal. The body is trying to heal it by bringing more blood to the area. Make sure the bandage allows for air flow. It has holes in it. Its not too tight if thats what you mean Ive put a homemade splint made of a clothespin and adhesive tape on it. Thanks everyone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gendao Posted February 15, 2009 (edited) I would use alcohol and H2O2 sparingly, if at all...maybe just for an initial or periodic cleansing. Problem is that they dry out the tissue, and I believe the H2O2 can actually caust oxidative stress on it, slowing healing even more. I would use tea tree oil on the external portions as a disinfectant, and maybe coconut oil to fight infection and also keep it covered and lock in moisture. Or A+D Ointment is also decent for creating a protective barrier that locks in moisture (normally used a lot for diaper rash & tattoo healing). And there's also other more exotic alternatives here like manuka honey, ozonated/oxygenated oil/water or French green clay... The main things you want to do though are: 1) Keep it disinfected 2) Keep it from drying out 3) Have some type of protective barrier that does both Now, that's all topical. Meanwhile, you could also be doing/taking stuff internally to support it from that side, as well... Edited February 15, 2009 by vortex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
