# Preventing/Managing Cuts on Fingers? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [July 23, 2019, 3:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preventing-managing-cuts-on-fingers/305774 "2019-07-23T15:28:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![shatterFX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shatterfx/32/66476_2.png) [@shatterFX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shatterFX)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2019, 3:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preventing-managing-cuts-on-fingers/305774/1 "2019-07-23T15:28:32Z")
I have a problem with getting cuts on my TH pointer and middle finger, on the side of my finger at the first knuckle. When I throw it often times hits in that spot (especially because there are visible grooves in my fingers now) - does anyone else have this problem? How do you manage it? I’ve tried gloves and bandages, but I just don’t like how gloves feel while playing, and your string can get caught up on bandages fairly easily. Has anyone tried other methods? Liquid bandages? Super glue? Bionic hand? ---
**Author:** ![JWaugh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jwaugh/32/42366_2.png) [@JWaugh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JWaugh)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2019, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preventing-managing-cuts-on-fingers/305774/2 "2019-07-23T15:33:10Z")
Glue stick and then band aid. ---
**Author:** ![Damb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/damb/32/44045_2.png) [@Damb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Damb)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2019, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preventing-managing-cuts-on-fingers/305774/3 "2019-07-23T15:42:56Z")
These clear water-proof Band-Aids that feel almost like a second-skin have worked well for me ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/d/5/9d52a7d0ae4504ff0d985913dee558632eeaf7a4.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2019, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preventing-managing-cuts-on-fingers/305774/4 "2019-07-23T16:06:03Z")
See [Gloves, wraps, sleeves, lotion.. protecting your hands during frequent Yo-Yo play?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gloves-wraps-sleeves-lotion-protecting-your-hands-during-frequent-yo-yo-play/290920) ---
**Author:** ![shatterFX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shatterfx/32/66476_2.png) [@shatterFX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shatterFX)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preventing-managing-cuts-on-fingers/305774/5 "2019-07-23T16:33:20Z")
Definitely trying these out - I think this is exactly what i need. ---
**Author:** ![shatterFX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shatterfx/32/66476_2.png) [@shatterFX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shatterFX)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2019, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preventing-managing-cuts-on-fingers/305774/6 "2019-07-23T16:38:27Z")
This is where I started, but am now looking for options a little outside the typical. Without getting super into it, but basically I’ve tried these options and they just don’t work for me. ---
**Author:** ![Nocompromise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nocompromise/32/177371_2.png) [@Nocompromise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nocompromise)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2019, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preventing-managing-cuts-on-fingers/305774/7 "2019-07-23T17:08:24Z")
I tried various options without success. Super glue worked for me. ---
**Author:** ![Lukoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lukoyo/32/24789_2.png) [@Lukoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lukoyo)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2019, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preventing-managing-cuts-on-fingers/305774/8 "2019-07-23T17:18:31Z")
Become a carpenter. Natural callouses will form on your hands. Just be aware of chisels, saws, drills, splinters, arthritis, hammers and other Carpenters. Never looked back. ---
**Author:** ![shatterFX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shatterfx/32/66476_2.png) [@shatterFX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shatterFX)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2019, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preventing-managing-cuts-on-fingers/305774/9 "2019-07-23T17:36:36Z")
I have fairly calloused hands from playing drums and working as a machinist, but not really on the side of my finger tip ---
**Author:** ![shatterFX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shatterfx/32/66476_2.png) [@shatterFX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shatterFX)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2019, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preventing-managing-cuts-on-fingers/305774/10 "2019-07-23T17:39:05Z")
Kinda hard to get a picture of it, but there’s two little grooves worked into the side of my finger (and another inthe same spot on my middle finger) Edit: better picture ![20190723_134038](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/c/7/0c706a79053318d92b553fbd053f00d19cecdc1d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Lukoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lukoyo/32/24789_2.png) [@Lukoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lukoyo)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2019, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preventing-managing-cuts-on-fingers/305774/11 "2019-07-23T18:08:03Z")
Those look painfully efficient for string placement. If I’ve cut myself at work and I need to stop the ooze of blood, super glue is a nice quick fix. Or insulation tape. ---
**Author:** ![YoYoExpertGarrett](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexpertgarrett/32/1543_2.png) [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2019, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preventing-managing-cuts-on-fingers/305774/12 "2019-07-23T18:18:03Z")
I’ve had some pretty bad string burns in that same spot. I usually just take it as a sign to practice a different trick for a day or two. ---
**Author:** ![vegabomb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vegabomb/32/199_2.png) [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2019, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preventing-managing-cuts-on-fingers/305774/13 "2019-07-23T18:19:03Z")
I’m trying to figure out why you would get a cut there from a yo-yo. That’s not where you have the string loop, right? ---
**Author:** ![shatterFX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shatterfx/32/66476_2.png) [@shatterFX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shatterFX)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2019, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preventing-managing-cuts-on-fingers/305774/14 "2019-07-23T18:34:57Z")
No i have the string looped on my middle finger in the typical spot as most people. It catches here typically when throwing a harder breakaway. I’ve kinda compensated for it by working on my throwing technique, but every so often it catches there and breaks it back open ---
**Author:** ![SirDarverok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@SirDarverok](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SirDarverok)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2019, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preventing-managing-cuts-on-fingers/305774/15 "2019-07-23T18:43:10Z")
I would try to get used to gloves. I have not had this problem at all, but when I used to spintop I had spots on my palm that hurted a lot. I got used to gloves till they disappeared. If I were you, I’d try some billiard gloves and get used to them. Hope you find a solution anyways ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2019, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preventing-managing-cuts-on-fingers/305774/16 "2019-07-23T22:31:40Z")
I had a cut there about a month ago that I responded by using a bandaid + no longer using that finger to guide breakaways until it healed. In the future I’m going to try to keep that skin from drying out too much. ---
**Author:** ![eternalmetal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eternalmetal/32/44877_2.png) [@eternalmetal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eternalmetal)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2019, 10:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preventing-managing-cuts-on-fingers/305774/17 "2019-07-23T22:38:26Z")
Yea, once you get a cut like that even “man hands” can’t resist splitting open. Just bandaid it until it fully heals. This happened to me a few months ago and even though I have farmer hands, I still had to wait for it to heal or I would just immediately split it open. I now kind of have yoyo callouses and don’t have any issues, but some of you guys play a bit more than I do. ---
**Author:** ![Niekro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/niekro/32/1541_2.png) [@Niekro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Niekro)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2019, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preventing-managing-cuts-on-fingers/305774/18 "2019-07-23T22:43:36Z")
I’ve had one of those on each hand over the last two months. Just used a regular band-aid, I’ll try the clear ones next time. ---
**Author:** ![MattB](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattb/32/14529_2.png) [@MattB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattB)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2019, 12:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preventing-managing-cuts-on-fingers/305774/19 "2019-07-24T00:06:31Z")
My favorite band-aid for injuries likely to effect yo-yoing are the flexible fabric ones. The texture works nicely with play and the flexibility feels more natural. ---
**Author:** ![NoT\_ATHROWER](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/not_athrower/32/14242_2.png) [@NoT\_ATHROWER](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NoT_ATHROWER)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2019, 12:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preventing-managing-cuts-on-fingers/305774/20 "2019-07-24T00:13:17Z")
Yoyos shouldn’t cut your finger unless they are heavily dented. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preventing-managing-cuts-on-fingers/305774.md?page=2)