Glove Ideas Please

[Rhino]

I'm looking for recommendations for a glove to use for diving while I am recovering from some second degree burns on the thumb and forefinger of my dominant hand. I didn't require stitches or anything other than protection and cream for treatment. Even as of now, I have no pain, reduced range of motion, muscle or nerve damage, and I'll have another week to heal before diving. For out-of-water activities, I am planning to wear a single, thin leather glove (actually a baseball batting glove), with non-adherent bandages over the burned areas.

What I think I'm looking for is something thin and cheap, and not neoprene, so that I can buy 2-3 pairs, have a new dry glove to put on after each dive in a given day, and not worry too much about buying a pair of gloves to just use one and then, probably, just throw them all away. I'd rather not use leather, due to the expense and likelihood of turning my hand black from a day in the water. I've looked at the plastic-y gardening and work gloves, and considered just using a couple of surgical gloves. Decided against the surgical gloves.

Any thoughts appreciated. If you've actually had a similar experience, I'd appreciate hearing about it. Thanks all.

[OFG-1]

https://www.magidglove.com/store/wor...cal-resistant/

[Rhino]

https://www.magidglove.com/store/wor...cal-resistant/

Thanks for the link. Any additional links for examples would be great. Nitrile is one of the materials I have considered and looking at the site reminded me of that and gave gives me some styles to consider. So far, I've ruled out neoprene and surgical gloves, both latex and non-latex. Also, appreciate any thoughts on going with a non-water waterproof glove or a waterproof one, even though the cuff will not be secure so water will get in under the glove.

[rddvet]

Have you discussed it with a doctor? You really need to avoid maceration of healing burns. Repeated long exposures to water can lead to poor healing, scarring, or depending on the location scarring leading loss of mobility.

Even dry gloves can cause maceration from the production of condensation.

Obviously we don't know how bad your burns are, but if they're serious then you're not going to be helping yourself out by diving.

[Michael F]

I think rddvet has a great idea. If you decide to move ahead on diving, I've used this type of glove with the finger tips cut off and leaving the thumbs intact.

This reduces damage from bolt snaps use. You may have to hunt through the one size fits all products to locate a good fit, mine work great. Good luck,

Michael

[Rhino]

Have you discussed it with a doctor? You really need to avoid maceration of healing burns. Repeated long exposures to water can lead to poor healing, scarring, or depending on the location scarring leading loss of mobility.

Even dry gloves can cause maceration from the production of condensation.

Obviously we don't know how bad your burns are, but if they're serious then you're not going to be helping yourself out by diving.

I appreciate the concern and advice. My followup Dr. appointment is scheduled next week and, if I need an opinion from a specialist, I will have no problem just sitting in a doctor's office for up to 2 days just to get worked in. Rest assured, I wouldn't even consider diving if I had any indication it is contraindicated for my injuries- including from my wife and the medical professionals that saw me in the ER. Frankly, after a couple of days they didn't look too bad, once I was forced to look at them in order to change the dressings myself. It also hurts less now from beating myself over the head for being so dumb.

[Spd 135]

I use these all the time. Even in a cave you have nearly, ungloved, dexterity. They are not waterproof. They are a few dollars a pair and garden centers seem to have the best selection. Mark