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A member asked:
What should one do for a whitlow that has been getting larger over 3 months with no sign of breaking down on its own?
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That's not whitlow: Whitlow refers to a site of herpes virus infection on the finger. Typical viral outbreaks last 5-7 days, then resolve. It is like getting a "cold sore" on your finger. If it has lasted for 3 months, it's not whitlow, and it needs to get diagnosed. Start with your regular doctor, but you may end up seeing a dermatologist.
Answered 3/24/2016
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