Dang thing bit me!

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Originally Posted by smokelaw1

reached for the razor...OUCH! Knew it was a bad one before I looked down to see the point a quarter inch or so into the pad of my finger. Bled more than I expected.

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I keep a bottle of hydrogen peroxide around for cases like this. Pour onto bleeding wound for 15 seconds, watch it foam a little...and the bleeding has stopped.

I could be wrong but I think I remember hearing that that leads to tissue death and possible scarring.

I just use my stypic pen and don't rinse it for a while

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Originally Posted by Cornelius

I keep a bottle of hydrogen peroxide around for cases like this. Pour onto bleeding wound for 15 seconds, watch it foam a little...and the bleeding has stopped.

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Oh, I'm not really that worried about the cut. I slapped some 3X antibiotic and a bandaid on it after the shave. I only mind cuts if they are on my face (means I screwed the shave!) or if it will require stitches.

Patch these mishaps up with paper towels and duct tape. Works really well, especially if you dab a little Neosporin in there too. As an added bonus, it really keeps people at work the hell away from you. :cool:

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Originally Posted by smokelaw1

I love this razor, but it sure does like cutting me. I think the three worst cuts I've ever gotten were with it (always from lack of attention), but the best shaves come from it to. Ah, 174 year old steel.

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I have a Case Red Imp that i swear has demons. I don't think I have ever shaved with it and not bled from somewhere........I will have it exorcised!!!!

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Originally Posted by smokelaw1

I could be wrong but I think I remember hearing that that leads to tissue death and possible scarring.

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I've googled this and have found some info pointing that way indeed. From my personal experience, I have not found any healing problems (on the contrary actually) nor any scars, but I'm not a doctor or chemist. Talking small cuts, mainly with kitchen knives or other minor household accidents.

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Originally Posted by Cornelius

I keep a bottle of hydrogen peroxide around for cases like this. Pour onto bleeding wound for 15 seconds, watch it foam a little...and the bleeding has stopped.

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That sounds really painful to do. :cry: Maybe on a par with using a blowtorch to disinfect the wound?

Painful? No, not at all! Feels like water. Hydrogen peroxide is H2O2. Water with added oxygen ;)

Now if you're talking 180 or 190 proof alcohol ... :eek: :cry:

Peroxide will only clean exterior of the cut. Any infection inside still thrives. Best bet for that betadine followed by a triple antibiotic. Was a Medic in the Military and I've tried to shake hands with my razor once myself. Not fun!