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Whitlow

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MissAdventure Mon 23-Dec-24 11:44:10

I put a needle in mine, and the relief!!!
They're blooming painful when they're fit to burst.

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tanith Mon 23-Dec-24 11:43:11

I had to have one lanced at the surgery ages ago it was very painful and so swollen but the relief was instantaneous. Maybe ask at the pharmacy for advice.

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Theexwife Mon 23-Dec-24 11:37:51

I have never had one but believe they are caused by the Herpes virus so wonder if cold sore treatment would help.

It is probably not serious enough to go through the aggrivation of getting antiviral meds from the doctor, ask a pharmacist about the cream though as I am not a medic.

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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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