i actually took my girlfriend to the hospital because of a hardhead fin. the doctor imediately put her hand in really hot water, as hot as she could stand it. hot water is the only thing that will neutralize the venom in the fin. warm water out the pisser on an outboard works well. whatever you do, do not ice it down or put anything cold on it, it will only make things worse. the pain will go away after a few minutes with the hotwater. and as always, make sure to put some antiseptic on it to prevent infection.
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