6 year old with infected finger

[Annunakian]

My 6 year old son likes to chew and pick at his nails and the cuticles no matter what I say or do and now it seems his finger is infected. What is the best route to help this heal? I think I have some Neosporen floating around here somewhere. Would witch hazel help at all?

 

[Ozzieshunni]

I would soak the finger in warm water and gently pull back the side to get out some of the pus. Then I would put neosporian on it and bandage it for a day or so. Then just use neosporian on it and make sure it airs out. I'm terrible for biting my nails and I have an infected one on my thumb just now

 

[Annunakian]

Thanks

 

[Parkep]

what about for the future to help stop the habit, putting that bitter nail polish on the skin? I dunno...

 

[Ozzieshunni]

No worries.

 

[N1kki]

if gets really bad go to docs,they should perscribe something i had this with my son,i used to soak his finger,apply the antibiotic and cover with plaster or small bandage.

 

[Annunakian]

I've been making him wash it well a couple times a day, apply Neosporen and a bandaid. Seems to be working ok it's getting better.

 

[tallybee]

Glad it's getting better My 5 year old has the same thing, just been to the GP and got some oral antibiotics for it so hopefully that'll clear it up