Coral Scrapes

[santelmo]

i was snorkeling 2weeks ago and did not notice the stag horn/elk horn coral and accidentally scraped my 3 left fingers. i applied anti-bacterial ointment at home and after a week the wound healed. although the wounds are dry they seem to be swollen, red and very itchy. i went to a (doctor) dermatologist and she injected the seem to be red swollen scars w/ steroids and prescribed me w/ Clobetasol cream. it's been 2 days now and the scars are still itchy.

anyway, i got this article on the internet regarding coral injuries and i would just like to share it.

http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/me...q.asp?faqid=98

[Sarah]

I've had inflamed fingers for 10 days afer diving......but the diving was great!

[Scott K]

I've had inflamed fingers for 10 days afer diving......but the diving was great!

Three words;

Urine

Ammonia

Immediately

[Sarah]

But it takes overnight till I notice the slight swelling and redness in my fingers, and by then it is too late to pee on my hands! lol

[gangrel441]

Bit it takes overnight till I notice the slight swelling and redness in my fingers, and by then it is too late to pee on my hands! lol

But it's NEVER too late to....oh, nevermind....

[Zero]

Might seem weird but do it as a precationary anyway. Even weirder is that you should use someone elses as it doesnt pass any bugs straight back into you through the wound.

Matt