Summary
A man in the U.K. went to the hospital with a blue hand, fearing a medical issue. It was soon discovered that the blue color was from dye that transferred from new navy bed sheets onto his skin. Doctors and experts suggest washing new sheets before use to avoid such incidents.
Key Facts
- A 42-year-old man named Tommy Lynch experienced blue skin after sleeping on new bed sheets.
- He thought it was a medical emergency and went to Queen’s Hospital in Burton-upon-Trent.
- Doctors initially treated him for a medical issue, including giving him oxygen.
- The blue color came from dye transfer from the new bed sheets.
- After realizing the cause, the situation became lighthearted.
- Experts advise washing new sheets before using them to remove dyes and chemicals.
- It took Lynch about a week to completely wash off the blue dye from his skin.
