Okay, This is going to sound silly...
Dierdra, of Roxanne Int., recommended using Preparation-H to heal those owies we get while quilting.
I've not tried it because I use a thimble now but her logic made sense at the time. Can't hurt to try it.
By the way, I'm an old "I can't use a thimble" person but the thimble I got from Roxanne's is the best. I use it all the time now. Just a little unsolicited testimony. :D