I know it would hurt to rip it off, but apart from that would it make it not heal as well or more likely for there to be a scar or anything like that?
I've run into the problem that there's no where on my arm I can cut that I can put a plaster over without the sticky part being on another cut from a few days ago. Telling me not to cut isn't going to do any good right now, I just need to know how to bandage it after.
2006-06-30 16:03:06 · 16 answers · asked by Ellie 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
It will rip off the scab when u pull it off. Buy rolls of gauze and wrap it around all of them. I used to cut too. U can beat it.
2006-06-30 16:12:08 · answer #1 · answered by real_sweetheart_76 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
You'd be best to buy some actual bandages rather than using sticking plasters. Make sure you clean the cuts properly, change the dressing daily and watch out for signs of infection. If you buy a proper bandage and some gauze you can put the gauze on the cut, wrap the bandage round it a couple of times and then tape on top of the bandage so that you're not having anything sticky over old cuts.
You might get some help from this website:
www.recoveryourlife.com
It's a forum for people who self injure, there are lots of distraction techniques on it, first aid advice, and there are chat rooms you can use for support as well from people who understand what you're going through.
2006-07-01 13:38:42 · answer #2 · answered by Jen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not good to put the sticky part of a plaster onto a cut. You should probably get a long dressing and bandage up your arm.
2006-06-30 16:08:42 · answer #3 · answered by Burnsie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sticky stuff is more likely to latch on to germs from the air and could cause an infection if it's not clean/changed daily. For cuts that are too big to be bandaged normally, gauze wrap can help to do the work.
2006-06-30 16:07:26 · answer #4 · answered by Belie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sticky part of a plaster is not sterile, only the pad is.
If you have a larger wound, then the best alternative is a sterile dressing pad which is held on with a bandage.
2006-07-04 00:32:32 · answer #5 · answered by Boris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use lavender or tea tree essential oils. And let the air get to it. it will heal quicker. Both are antiseptic and antibacterial but i would recommend lavender for clean cuts. It is more gentle i think. That is for cuts that can be treated by plasters.
For bigger ones use gauze and a bandage. Close the bandage with the old fashioned clips if you can get them ...
2006-06-30 16:16:23 · answer #6 · answered by Part Time Cynic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ellie i am sorry you are feeling this way. Every time i read questions like that it makes me want to cry. I want you to know that i am here for you nomatter what okay? I dont like to hear that you are hurting yourself. If you are doing this for attention like one of your questions said, then i will give you all of the attention you need. I want to be here for you, but i am feeling helpless. THe best thing to put on your cuts is cool water, some neosporin, then put a bandage over it. Please atleast if you are going to do this, keep germs out of your arm. Make sure its a clean razor. I dont want you to get an infection. I am starting to give up, i have done everything i can to help you, i am constantly thinking about you, i have even told my friend about you.
Love you,
Kaylee
2006-06-30 16:12:21 · answer #7 · answered by kaylee k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get some triple antibiotic ointment and put on the cuts and then put a bandaid or plaster on it. I do not know what plaster is? Put a bandage on it.
The ointment will help and you won't get infected.
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2006-06-30 16:46:00 · answer #8 · answered by ▒Яenée▒ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to buy 'non-adhesive' dressings and secure with a bandage so that you dont use sticky stuff at all.
Its good that you are trying to promote healing and prevent infection.
2006-07-04 04:39:53 · answer #9 · answered by cate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy the new spray on plaster- two types 1 for varruccas and 1 for cuts. and you might want to think about going to see a doctor or psyc.
2006-07-04 11:44:50 · answer #10 · answered by irish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About the medical and surgical issue, I am not going to dwell as above me others made apparently fairly good reply.
However, I would like you to know that your case is not unique, as one of my three daughters do 'threat' us with consequences similar to you are experiencing like "Telling me not to cut isn't going to do any good right now ...”. We are treading very carefully during this psychological down-turn of our daughter as she is different than the other two who are elder and younger to her. Now-a-days she seems to have improved, but not fully cured.
We do pray and hope that you also get over it soon. Please excuse me for the unsolicited advice as I have considered you as one of my daughters.
By the way, today is her last day of college examination and we hope that she can complete it within next three hours. Her mother is with her as escort, this is not an unusual thing here to chaperon daughters for college final exams.
2006-06-30 16:34:01 · answer #11 · answered by Hafiz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋