Badly grazed hands... What to do?

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Hello, posting here for traffic... Sounds silly but after I tripped earlier out running, mostly pride hurt but I landed on my hands and knee hard, really bad grazes, bit of a sore knee, which is swelling a bit but ok. But no idea what to do about dressing my hands, there's a few bit of grit inside, I got most out, but if I cover them they won't heal and if I don't cover them I can't do anything, driving, carrying stuff, washing my hands... I'm an art teacher so bit tricky! Should I just cover till the weekend and hope they don't go all gammy...?
I'd post a pic if it helps... not envy...

I would give them a good clean and make sure you have got all the bits of grit and dirt out which could spread infection. Put some antiseptic cream on them.

You could try one of the spray on dressings?

I'll look for the spray on stuff. I've washed them a few times and put antiseptic cream on, I had dressings on after I did it this morning but I took them off to clean and the skin had gone all soggy, just thinking they'll heal with sir but I can't pick anything up unless I use my fingers only, can't grip... Possibly when they're feeling less sore and bruised it'll be easier, probably worrying about work a bit, use my hands literally all day working with kids etc, handling paint, clay, typing is just about OK but sore, having to use one finger...

DD did similar on her knees after a nasty fall. TBH they looked nasty for a couple of days but with air they dried up pretty quickly and started to scab over. Doesn't help in the short-term but after a couple of days she felt much better and the weeping had stopped.

Could a sensible child be your helper in lessons? I wonder if some cotton gloves might allow some air flow but protect your hands a little, and remove when not needed? Is there a school policy about open wounds though? Just thinking about protecting yourself really.

Savlon healing gel

You have to get all the grit out, soak them in the sink and use cotton wool to clean the grit out. You can buy acriflex antiseptic cream and 'mepore' dressings from a chemist which are non stick and breathable dressings Or buy 'melolin dressings' which are similar but you'd need small conforming bandages to secure them on your hands. The wounds need dressings or they'll get infected.

OK ta all, yes can use helpers, don't actually have to wash up myself, might be a ble to set less hands on work. I'll see if I can get dome breathable dressings then, although that's what I had and they were all soggy and horrible shortly after. I can try to keep them dry just now and dress them later. Although DD needs a hair wash and it's only me here.. 🤔