Weird ??Burn??

[~TG~]

besides bristleworms.... is there something else that could be on LR or in the water that would cause you to get a WEIRD burn like patch on the palm of your hand???
i was doing some rearranging,moving LR out of one tank into another, after i was done, my left palm was on FIRE FIRE FIRE... it got really dry then there is a big patch - size of a 50 cent piece- and a smaller one both dry and blistering/scaling..
Ive read that bristleworms can burn but is this what happens? honestly ive never even SEEN any bristleworms in my tanks at all.. so is there something else that it couldve been? any ideas?? any "remedies" anyone out there knows of ?? besides the obvious ~visit to the ER :roll

Thanks
Thelma

[FireWater]

It sounds similar to a bristle worm to me. I got a hold of one by mistake; although it wasn't as bad as you are describing, it did not feel pleasant. As far as the injury itself I would treat it as a chemical burn. It needs to stat clean and dry. Avoid putting any "oils" or lotion on it. Straight aloe vera and antibiotic ointments(neosporin) would be best. Also putting a clean-dry nonstick bandage over it will keep it clean and protected. Any further discomfort, change in pain level, blisters, or loss of feeling warrants a trip to your doctor. If you have any doubt about the situation your doctor should be your 1st call. I am not a doctor! You might also look for any spines or other foreign material in the wound area. Several insects and critters leave stingers and other discomfort items behind.

[Ping]

Dermatitis can be caused by many things, from macroscopic organisms to marine bacteria. Hot water and soap would be my first choice of treatment. Look very closely at the site, can you see any debris. If so, clear tape or a facial peel can help remove this.

An application of vinegar or isopropyl alcohol may help control the itching. Calamine lotion should help with most Dermatitis

If you develop any difficulty breathing, extreme pain, discoloration, radiating swelling, go to the E.R. immediately.
I know it is Sunday, if you can stand the pain and itching, a trip to a General Practitioner on Monday will save a lot of money.

BOLDFACE SO ALL WILL READ!

RUBBER GLOVES ARE HIGHLY RECCOMENDED WHEN WORKING WITH OUR TANKS!

IMMEDIATELY AFTER SUBMERSING OUR SKIN IN SEAWATER, AND WE ARE EXPERIENCING NO PAIN, A BRISK RUBBING WITH A ROUGH, DRY TOWEL TO REMOVE THE WATER DROPLETS THAT HARBOR THE CERARAIE IS REQUIRED.

THEN WASH WITH WARM SOAP AND WATER.

Hope this helps.

[Ping]

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[caferacermike]

There are those tiny little calcerous tube worms that grow all over your rock work but are hard to see. I wonder if you pierced the skin with one and the tube broke in your hand. I remember the seller of my liverock being very afraid of that type of injury and she made me wear gloves while loading and looking.

[~TG~]

thanks all.... for your advice..
I still have it :( being a nurse i did all that i know washing/cleaning etc...it wasnt cutting it so i took a NARCOTIC and let that do its magic.. lmao :roll
I agree with Ping... Gloves should be worn at all times... and I do wear them now. I have these great orange ones that have grippers on the tips and are up to my elbows but they were soaked so i took them off... BAD IDEA >_<