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Infected finger......?
I recently found out about my middle finger having a slight purple bump on the side. Near the nail there is this white skin, and yea I did pop it not knowing what it was. I think is pus, and it is white, not clear. So is this a sign of a infection? Right now I'm currently boiling water with salt to clean it up with, but don't know what to do, and since some of my doctors aren't available tomorrow and sunday (weekend), what should I do to treat it. Don't have any of that ointment stuff to put after I wash it, and should I bandage it to cover it up?
thanks in advance.
3 Answers
- AulynnrLv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
perinickia ( I know I spelled it wrong). Soak it in hot water, keep it clean. Cover it w/ a bandaid for a day or two. It should heal up in a couple of days.
- NisaLv 51 decade ago
If I were you, I'd just wash it with some antibacterial soap and put a band aid on it. If the finger starts to feel hot to the touch or becomes swollen and painful, take some ibuprofen and get to your doctor as soon as you can.
- orbisonLv 44 years ago
i had an infection decrease than my vast toe nail...and that i went to the Dr and that they only had me soak it in hydrogen peroxide like two times an afternoon for like 5-10 minutes. if that doesn't clean it up then you would desire to desire something else from the Dr.
