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My DMs boil - with pic

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OldTinHat · 30/12/2022 14:31

Just visiting my elderly DM. She has a nasty looking boil on her finger, it's been growing since Tuesday. So far she's soaked it in hot water several times a day, soaked it with hot water and dettol and I suggested a bicarb poultice which she wore for two hours but nothing.

If it was me, I'd be attacking it with a pin but don't think it's a good idea for DM.

Anything else you can think of to try? Pharmacist wasn't particularly interested. DM is getting very anxious.

Photo below, not a brilliant one but best I could do.

TIA for any advice!

My DMs boil - with pic
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LadyGardenersQuestionTime · 30/12/2022 14:34

My DM would have gone for the pin option herself. If it’s not too painful and she’s well in herself then you could just do nothing and see what happens.

CharlotteStreetW1 · 30/12/2022 14:40

Magnesium sulphate?

Or a hot cloth?

PenelopeStrawberry1 · 30/12/2022 21:25

It looks like a whitlow-type infection. She might need antibiotics. When I had one I got prescribed antibiotics and told to buy magnesium sulphate paste. The paste brought it to an amazing yellow head and I was then able to pop it! Was 25 or more years ago but I still remember it fondly!

olympicsrock · 02/01/2023 07:31

This needs a sterile hollow bore needle to prick it open and drain.

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