About 2 weeks ago Ella gave herself a nasty cut near her cuticle that was dumping blood. By the time I had noticed it- she didn't cry or even acknowledge it- there was blood on her clothes, the floor, her toys and her hand was covered. In a panic, I worked as quickly as I could to stop the bleeding and bandage it up that I forgot to clean it out thoroughly. So as it started to heal, a small blister-y abces started to form. Well After dousing it in hydrogen peroxide over and over and trying to drain/ pop it myself with no luck, I took her to the doctor. He prescribed an oral antibiotic and a topical ointment. While I have no problem with the ointment, I was having a hard time with the antibiotics. I totally respect western medicine, I also understand it's value and success. However, I don't like the idea of antibiotics unless it's a dire or recurring situation. I had the prescriptions ordered and ready to pick up but I haven't gone to the pharmacy yet. Instead I had an idea to use tea tree oil!
My alternative method seems to be working. This is the second day I've been putting the oil on with a band aid (as long as it will stay on) and the swelling has lowered quite a bit. The pictures were taken today but it was a whole lot gnarlier a few days ago. We shall see if this method proves satisfactory, I'm giving it another 2 days.
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