Drop of blood by sudesh
TheGardenLady received this question from Gary.
I pricked my finger on a rose thorn a few weeks ago. I wore gloves but the thorn still went right through. There was very little bleeding, no infection, swelling or itching. The wound has since healed but I can still see a dark dot under the healed skin and there is still a tiny bit of soreness when I touch it. What is this dark dot? Is there a chance that part of the thorn broke off inside the wound or would it definitely have become infected in that case?
I am so sorry to read that you had a thorn go through your gloves. I wish I could help you, but this GardenLady is NOT a physician, nor do I know any physician who would diagnose a problem from an email. If you are concerned about the soreness and dark dot, I would recommend your going to see your local physician. Good luck.
Let the readers and TheGardenLady know what your doctor tells you and what treatment you are given.
Two interesting websites about problems with rose prick infection are this and this.
As interesting as those websites are, remember NEVER self medicate and Never ask someone who is not a physician for medical advice. Be on the safe side – GO TO A Doctor.