I expressed some and dribbled it on a burn when my young son touched a 
hot BBQ with his finger.  Whether or not it sped up healing I am not 
sure, but it didn't hurt things.

With your son's toe, maybe you could either drop some right on the wound 
and then put a bandaid on, or if the wound is bigger you could soak some 
gauze in milk and tape it on.

Tania

-- 
Tania Archbold B.Sc., IBCLC
Mother's Nectar Lactation Consultant Services
519-400-7098
www.mothersnectar.ca


On 2014-10-30 15:14, Stephanie MacDonald wrote:
> Weird question of the day. I usually have one. Lactnet is the group 
> 'lucky'
> enough to hear it today.
> 
> I have a son with an infected toe (ingrown toenail removed plus skin,
> cauterized on Friday).
> 
> A friend of mine is giving me breastmilk so we can use it topically on 
> the
> skin. We have the usual anti-bac ointment but it isn't strong enough. 
> He
> doesn't have a fever.
> 
> How would you use it? The 4 oz I am receiving has to last (no soaking 
> the
> toe in the milk). I thought just dripping it on and let it air dry 
> would be
> the best way. Repeat as necessary.
> 
> Has anyone else used breastmilk topically for skin infections? I know 
> it
> will help. I'm not sure on the best way to do it.
> 
> Suggestions?
> 
> Thanks for letting me be weird :P
> 
> Steph MacD, IBCLC
> Aboriginal Midwife
> Caanda
> 

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