Question 1

cut fingertip with mandolin. covered the wound with gauze. twelve hours later, a piece of gauze stuck fast to wound. what danger in leaving gauze?

Accepted Answer

Soak and remove: Soak and remove it, or it may get trapped in the wound as the skin heals and cause ongoing irritation.  If you cannot remove it easily, go to an UC or your doc and they can apply numbing agents and remove it.  IF you have not had a tetanus booster in the last 10 years, get one within 72 hours of cutting yourself.

Question 2

my fingertip was numb for 1 hour. i got bitten by a dog on that spot 2 days ago. the dog is vaccined for rabies. may the numbness be cus of the wound?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: The other possible issue is infection. If there is any drainage, redness or significant tenderness, have the finger evaluated. Are your tetanus immunizations up to date?

Question 3

how do you cauterize a wound in surgery?

Accepted Answer

With a machine: It is caused electrocautery.

Question 4

can cauterized tear ducts be reversed?

Accepted Answer

With difficulty: Cauterized ducts have the inside burnt so they scar shut to help you with dry eyes.  If you are now having tear overflow, then consideration of surgical opening is a possibility.  Check with an oculoplastic surgeon about stent insertion to allow a new passageway to form.

Question 5

can i use betadine on a cauterized wound or should i just stick with the neosporin?

Accepted Answer

Neosporin: Is less likely to hurt or to interfere with healing.  Just clean it as you were directed, then blot or blow dry, and apply the Neosporin as a protective and antibacterial cover.

Question 6

had 2 tear ducts cauterized and didn't  help so had all 4 done. now eyes r tearing nonstop. will tearing stop with time? tried claritin (loratadine) but no luck.

Accepted Answer

Too much done: Four duct cautery is often helpful for very dry eye, but can be too much for those who still have some tear production.  Consider returning to doctor to try to reopen one on each side.

Question 7

i cut the tip of my finger off 17 days ago. the wound was cauterized. there's still the black scab on the tip of my finger. is it safe to go swimming/submerge it while i still have the scab?

Accepted Answer

: You need to keep it dry while the scab is still in place. If the scab comes off prematurely, there may be an open wound exposed and this would put you at risk of developing an infection. So, keep it dry and the scab intact until it naturally comes off. Good luck!

Question 8

i had my genital warts cauterized on the 10th of october 2017. my wounds are not healing and it's very painful when i urinate.

Accepted Answer

See your Dr: I would recommend that you see your Dr again to recheck your wounds.  They should have healed after 14 days.  If you are having pain when you urinate you should be evaluated for a possible urinary tract or other infection.  This is not normal after cauterizing a genital wart and may be unrelated to the procedure. It really should be evaluated with a urinalysis and/or culture.

Question 9

would liquid plumber work for cleaning and cauterizing a puncture wound?

Accepted Answer

No, no. no: This is the worst possible thing you can do. If the wound is deep, dirty or significant  - would get seen at the er. May need wound care ; possibly a tetanus shot.  Sometimes antibiotics may be indicated.

Question 10

i have sudden tingling in my fingertips.?

Accepted Answer

Several reasons: We all get tinfling in our fingers occasionally but if it stays or reoccurs frequently it is worth getting it checked out by your doc.

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How to care for cauterized wound on fingertip

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Cut fingertip with mandolin. covered the wound with gauze. twelve hours later, a piece of gauze stuck fast to wound. what danger in leaving gauze?

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My fingertip was numb for 1 hour. i got bitten by a dog on that spot 2 days ago. the dog is vaccined for rabies. may the numbness be cus of the wound?

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How do you cauterize a wound in surgery?

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Can cauterized tear ducts be reversed?

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Can i use betadine on a cauterized wound or should i just stick with the neosporin?

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Had 2 tear ducts cauterized and didn't help so had all 4 done. now eyes r tearing nonstop. will tearing stop with time? tried claritin (loratadine) but no luck.

A member asked:

I cut the tip of my finger off 17 days ago. the wound was cauterized. there's still the black scab on the tip of my finger. is it safe to go swimming/submerge it while i still have the scab?

A member asked:

I had my genital warts cauterized on the 10th of october 2017. my wounds are not healing and it's very painful when i urinate.

A member asked:

Would liquid plumber work for cleaning and cauterizing a puncture wound?

A member asked:

I have sudden tingling in my fingertips.?

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