Infection sitting on the pulp of the fingers, around or under the nail, whitlow occurs after a small wound – a small skin torn around the nail, a splinter, a small cut, an insect bite -, small gateway to bacteria, in this case a staphylococcus or streptococcus most often. We remain attentive, because if left untreated, paronychia can lead to complications.
antibacterial thyme
In a 15 ml bottle, mix: 1 ml HE of thyme with linalool, 1 ml of HE of niaouli1 ml of Hô wood HE, 1 ml of lavender aspic, 1 ml of wild thyme EO. Complete with white lily vegetable oil. Apply a few drops to the paronychia, 2 to 3 times a day, making sure to wash your hands well before and after.
Express Solution
We apply 1 pure drop of HE of niaouli or aspic lavender, active antibacterial on staphylococcus aureus. For a shock action, you can also associate in equal parts 2 other powerful antibacterials: HE of laurel noble and that of kalitéri oregano. Apply to paronychia 5 times a day for 48 hours. Beyond that, we consult our doctor.
The advice in +
On the natural recipe side, the poultice ofclay green, applied for about ten minutes on the paronychia, has an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and healing action. You can pour 2 drops of HE of tea tree. When an abscess has formed, a surgical incision is needed to collect the pus and prevent a complication like infection in the joint. The pain, intense, throbbing, will in any case lead to urgent consultation.
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