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Old 06-16-2011, 01:18 PM
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madamekelly
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Originally Posted by hperttula123
I did this at work with an iron, I wasn't sewing, but ironing wood. Seems funny, but you can spray water on little dents and iron them right out. So, I was ironing a door and dropped the iron right on my arm....I was thinking it was going to hurt so bad. Surprisingly, it doesn't hurt at all, but is all blistered up. I hope it heals up quickly.
Wrap that blister loosely in gause and keep it unbroken as long as possible. The longer the blister stays on, the less chance of infection. I learned this when my DD ran into a heat stove years ago. The fluid in the blister is plasma, and that is what makes it heal. I hope this is helpful.
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