Mikkel Ravn Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Got a pretty big blister on my index finger, between first and second joint. Problem is, I'm going rock climbing in a week, and new to grow some new, tough skin quickly. The blister hasn't popped yet. Questions is, do I pop it and expose the new skin to a strong salt solution (Coach Sommer's advice for open blisters), or do I leave the blister intact for as long as possible and leave the new skin to grow underneath? If I tape up the finger, I should be able to keep it intact. The first option is certainly the most painful, but I can live with that, if it's the best option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Slocum Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Cut away the dead skin, disinfect the new skin, and apply the salt soak a few times a day a la Coach Sommer's rip writeup. Best remedy that I've tried so far. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikkel Ravn Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Ok guys, thanks, just what I feared. I'm shuddering in anticipation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Slocum Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 It stings a lot at first but after a minute or two it fades to an annoyance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Grainger Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Kinda like your ego on foundation 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikkel Ravn Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Kinda like your ego on foundationBa-dam tschh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joachim Nagler Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I don't know if they're available in your area but you could also try compeed blister patches. They are like a second skin and the small ones usually used for toes might also work for fingers. I used to get blisters on my feet during longer hikes and those worked very well and kept me going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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