Blisters

gma2rjc · 06-14-2009, 10:23 PM

I was using pliers to pull a couple thousand long staples out of a subfloor a couple nights ago. Now I have a big blister on two fingers.

Is it true that you shouldn't drain the fluid from a blister?

47_47 · 06-15-2009, 12:12 PM

I heard that you shouldn't, but I still drain blisters.

Maintenance 6 · 06-16-2009, 04:11 PM

Well, I've noticed that if I don't pop them, the new skin underneath will get a chance to toughen up first. Most times, I end up popping them accidently while I'm working and then they hurt like hell.

DUDE! · 06-16-2009, 05:51 PM

My 2 cents, I sometimes pop them but never ever rip that skin off, that raw stuff underneithe will be very tender.
And, I think this is a wonderful opportunity for you to pop it and then post the results, it will be brand new data

DangerMouse · 06-16-2009, 05:55 PM

i drain it, and push the skin back in place and put a bandaid on it, it'll grow right back together...

DM

gma2rjc · 06-16-2009, 06:06 PM

Brand new data? lol

You're right about leaving the skin on.

I had one of them break while I was still pulling staples. It felt fine the next day.

The other one that didn't break was sensitive until it finally broke (while using a shovel in the yard).

Conclusion: Keep working until they break. Better yet......wise-up and wear some work gloves. LOL

gma2rjc · 06-16-2009, 06:09 PM

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it'll grow right back together...

That would be better than peeling the skin off.

Maintenance 6 · 06-17-2009, 07:18 AM

Even better: avoid work that causes blisters. Use power tools. I never got a blister from a power tool. Other injuries, yes. Blisters, no.

Chemist1961 · 06-17-2009, 08:06 AM

A blister is your bodys band aid, the fluid protects the fresh skin underneath. Don`t pop them and stop when you see one because the next level is tearing the fresh skin underneath and bleeding.

DangerMouse · 06-17-2009, 08:29 AM

i pop them BECAUSE of that reason, it'll surely snag and rip open if i don't secure it.... but that's just my luck, not everyone's.... or iS it?

DM

gma2rjc · 06-17-2009, 09:14 AM

I took the skin off of both of them this time. Only because I was planting some flowers outside and dirt got inside one of them and I couldn't get it out.

stephen44 · 06-17-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Maintenance 6

Even better: avoid work that causes blisters. Use power tools. I never got a blister from a power tool. Other injuries, yes. Blisters, no.

i just put in 1000 deck screws using a hand drill - and I have a huge one between my thumb and finger from gripping the drill !

gma2rjc · 06-17-2009, 09:41 AM

Here's what stinks. Once you notice a blister starting, there's nothing you can do to keep it from getting worse.

What ever job you're doing, you can't stop in the middle of it because of a blister. You have to keep going until the job is done.

I tried switching hands and pulling the staples out of the floor using the pliers in my left hand. That didn't work. There isn't as much strength in my left hand.

I can imagine it wouldn't work for you trying to drill screws in with the hand you don't typically use.

stephen44 · 06-17-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by gma2rjc

Here's what stinks. Once you notice a blister starting, there's nothing you can do to keep it from getting worse.

What ever job you're doing, you can't stop in the middle of it because of a blister. You have to keep going until the job is done.

I tried switching hands and pulling the staples out of the floor using the pliers in my left hand. That didn't work. There isn't as much strength in my left hand.

I can imagine it wouldn't work for you trying to drill screws in with the hand you don't typically use.

you're right - it was 90 degrees here as well - and i just don't get on with gloves in that heat !

I have found that liquid skin (it's like super glue) works real well to keep it dry and clean once broken !