Help! Cut finger, gauze is stuck! Not for the squeamish.

[slinkyjojee]

Posting here for traffic. Will post pic below so look away if you can’t handle blood. I cut a chunk out of my thumb last night with a brand new knife (idiot, I know!) it’s about 7mm and I didn’t think it was worth a trip to minor injuries. It’s now nearly 24 hours later and it’s still bleeding a lot! I put gauze on it before bandaging It last night and I can’t get it off. I’ve tried everything, I’ve soaked it in warm salt water for 2 hours, even tried olive oil! How do I get the gauze off without it hurting so much? Do I have to just rip it? Please help! The chunk I cut off was literally on the chopping board after I did it, there’s nothing to stitch. I’m not sure what to do? It hurts like hell. I’m on blood thinners because I’m pregnant which probably explains the excessive bleeding.

The cold salty water did the trick! It’s off!! Thank you so much for all of the replies. They’ve sent a prescription for a special dressing to my local chemist which should stop the bleeding. I’m so relieved. You are all awesome, thank you.

Hi OP. I had this happen to me! I soaked for HOURS and could not get it off. Even tried using a razor to cut it off I got so desperate! In the end I gave up. I cut around it and it dried out. Then I bashed it on a pizza tray and it came off! It hurt but it was fast and I was just so relieved. I didn't try cold salt water so fingers crossed that works. If it's still bleeding though I agree with others, you need to be seen.