Asking all 24/7 or long-term barefooters. I have my first proper cut on a toe in a long time and wondered what you find the most practical way of dealing with it? I'm asking those who are barefoot most if not all the time. I don't have shoes as a real option and plasters just fall off. It's a little sore and was bleeding quite well until it stopped. I've bathed the foot in antisceptic and think I may be okay. Anyone else have any serious :toetap05: suggestions? Shayla x
Unfortunately there are times when footwear is a good idea. This appears to be one of them. You have to keep that cut clean until it heals otherwise infection could set in and if unchecked could ultimately force you to lose the toe. Perhaps something as simple as a flip flop and band-aid will do the trick for you. Good luck!
Believe it or not but in addition to keep the wound clean you can go with liquid bandaid or super glue to seal the wound. Good luck
Is it beyond liquid bandage? That's what I use on my hands at work. If one size of plaster(bandage) falls off, what about a larger size or different orientation? Is the cut on the bottom, side or top? How sensitive it is, and how well is it clotting and healing? That's going to dictate how much protection you need during healing. Sensitive, slow healing and on the bottom need the most protection. Top cuts and side cuts that don't cause pain in flexion and extension just need to be kept clean. And bft4ever, "plaster" means an adhesive bandage.
A Comfrey poultice will speed cell regeneration and promote surface tissue 'knitting'. I have seen it work miracles on some fairly deep wounds as well as 3rd degee burns. If you can't get fresh comfrey, steep a few tablespoons of the dried herb and secure the moist poultice to the wound with a gauze wrap and keep it on till it's almost dry. Stay off that foot as much as possible and try to keep it elevated a little while sitting. You may want to re-apply the poultice, but take care that the wound doesn't remain too moist for long. Coupla days tops and you'll be on yer toes again.
hi Shayla, i'm late, but anyway: If plasters don't stick, try out separate wound pad and adhesive tape. So you can wind it around the toe. If the wound is closed already, it's better to let air on it and only cover it when necessary, for example for walking on sharp gravel. get well soon!
Pixy's response is the same as mine. A bandage of some sort wrapped round and tape to hold. You will probably need some kind of footwear though until it heals.
Don't glue it shut, you seal in bacteria and you're going to get a serious infection. The body will heal itself.
