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Whitlow

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henetha Mon 23-Dec-24 11:21:40

As anyone ever had a whitlow on their finger? I think I've got one, according to Mr.Google that's what it is.
I'm treating it as it says, soak the finger in warm salty water, dry and cover it. I'm also using Germolene on it.
It's quite painful. I hope it will just go away. Any advice anyone?

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Gwyllt Fri 27-Dec-24 17:29:24

Thanks Allira
Guess it would work for boils too
Son had one on back of neck recently
He was on antibiotics and regular hot pads it did eventually pop and was really messy. Might try the magnesium paste if needed again

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VerbenaGirl Mon 30-Dec-24 20:01:56

I tend to get them when I am run down and take the salt water, lance (when ready) and antiseptic approach. They really are painful.

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Oldbat1 Mon 30-Dec-24 21:35:52

kittylester

Magnesium sulphate is the best thing.

I was going to say the same. Ideal for splinters too. Buy in wee pot from Boots. Ooh the relief.

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henetha Tue 31-Dec-24 10:53:10

I'm still waiting for the magnesium sulphate paste to arrive from Amazon. Usually they are so fast.
But my home treatment of regular soaking in salty water, then a bit of Germolene and cover it with a plaster seems to be working. The swelling is half of what it was a few days ago.

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