If you’ve injured your hand, bandages can reduce swelling, restrict movement, and provide support to the muscles, bones, and joints. Certain hand injuries may heal better when bandaged.

But this time, instead of being sent home, he pointed me to the first aid kit. Bandage up, grab a finger cot, and get back to work. The chicken needs to be pounded. The marinara needs to be stirred.

Don’t put alcohol on your finger or toe. This can damage healthy tissue. Use a clean cloth or sterile bandage to put firm pressure on the wound to help stop bleeding. If the blood soaks through ...

And most broken fingers are nearly impossible to straighten, stretch, or use without extreme pain. Share on Pinterest Over-the-counter medication, such as ibuprofen, may help to manage the symptoms.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was seen wearing a bandage on his "apparently broken finger" before the team clashed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, according to NFL Network's ...

Dear Miss Manners: I had a severe injury to a finger. It has since healed, but when I cook, I usually keep a bandage over the injury to protect the area. One night I made dinner for my husband and ...