i was pulling weeds today and i have something on my finger. It feels as though it would be a blister, but it's a little harder than a blister and only about the size of a pinhead. What do you think it is?
2006-07-24 05:12:32 · 5 answers · asked by vintagexglamour 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Sometimes weeds can cause irritation to your skin. This can either cause a hard lump or a blister to form. I suggest washing your hand very well with soapy water (to remove any plant oils that may be on your skin) and apply a little cortisone cream to the area. You can also try an ice pack to your finger for 20 minutes on, 1 hour off, 20 minutes on.
If it forms a blister (with fluid), do NOT pop the blister. Opening a blister to drain it puts you at risk for infection. Just cover it with a bandaid.
If it's irritation from the plant, it will resolve on its own within a week.
If it persists more than a couple of weeks, you might want to go to your doctor.
2006-07-24 05:18:20 · answer #1 · answered by rhubarb3142 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe there is something stuck inside. Sometimes weeds have little tiny thorns that can get stuck under the skin.
2006-07-24 12:17:36 · answer #2 · answered by calgal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a callous. I get them when I work out in the yard sometimes. Its caused from friction in the same area over and over again.
2006-07-24 12:16:42 · answer #3 · answered by luv_bein_me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think is a blister put go see a doctor to make sure
2006-07-24 12:18:54 · answer #4 · answered by juanita2_2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's warts, if it appears more than once at the same spot. my friend got that on her arm...she said it doesn't hurt. Warts can appear everywhere on your body
2006-07-24 12:17:23 · answer #5 · answered by Shyne_06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋