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Bill Grey · 06-02-2011, 01:51 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening

"Janet" wrote in message
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In article ,
says...

I pinched out what I later assumed was a rose thorn from my finger
earlier
today. It appears to be going yellow and lumpy. :-(

Nick suggested I iodine it - anyone any experience in un-infecting rose
thorn injuries?

Sterilise a sewing needle, while you soak your hand in a bowl with
some Dettol diluted in hot water. It may drain of its own accord. If
not, prick and drain the pus, soak it again to clean it out ,stick a
plaster on it to keep the hole clean,ask your GP if your tetanus
protection is up to date.

Janet

All good advice, though your doctor might consider giving you a course of
antibiotics.
Hydrogen peroxide might be of use - it will fizz up and the thorn will
possibly pop out.

Bill