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alliesuecat
Oct 24, 2009, 03:19 PM
the other day, my cat accidently clawed my finger (the pinky) and it was actually a pretty bad little split (i think it's a bit deep) it bled at first but i cared for it properly by cleaning it and always wearing first aid tape on it but today when i was changing the tape, the skin (only the part of my finger that has been covered by the tape) is kinda white and a bit pruney(or wrinkly). my question is, why does it look like that?

tickle
Oct 25, 2009, 05:21 AM
The skin is white and wrinkled, not from the cat bite, but from too much moisture under the dressing. It is a natural occurrence.

tick

alliesuecat
Oct 25, 2009, 07:07 AM
"moisture under the dressing"? dont quite understand please explain and by the way it's not a bite she did it with her claw.

tickle
Oct 25, 2009, 08:53 AM
Your finger has gotten wet under the dressing. Skin has the same effect when it has been in the water a long time

tick

alliesuecat
Oct 25, 2009, 12:15 PM
oh you mean the first aid tape when you say "dressing"?

tickle
Oct 25, 2009, 12:34 PM
oh you mean the first aid tape when you say "dressing"?

yes, tape.

tick

alliesuecat
Oct 25, 2009, 01:21 PM
ok so when i wash my hands and the first aid tape gets wet it causes my finger to turn white? will the color come back automatically?

J_9
Oct 25, 2009, 01:39 PM
Yes, the color will come back and the wrinkling will go away once the finger is dried after being exposed to air again.

alliesuecat
Oct 25, 2009, 01:42 PM
thank you so much

J_9
Oct 25, 2009, 01:45 PM
You are very welcome.

alliesuecat
Oct 25, 2009, 02:21 PM
yes, tape.

tick

and thank you too