“The easiest and most popular method is to generously coat your finger with any product that will allow the ring to slide off. Soap, oil, cream, ointment, shampoo, Vaseline, dishwashing liquid or chapstick will do,” the article says.
How to act
Lubricate your finger with slip fluid and slowly roll the ring in one direction, moving towards the tip of your finger.
Useful tips
You can use any anesthetic to thin the blood to reduce swelling. Ointments containing novocaine or lidocaine will also help. They relieve skin tension and relieve pain.
“If your finger turns blue and sensitivity is lost, go to an ambulance, where the doctor will make the best decision,” the article noted. “You can’t wait. Don’t leave the ring on a swollen finger overnight.”
