Inflammation at finger tip

2020-03-25 15:53:08
I don't know exactly what he got But his finger tip got inflammated and is now painful maybe due to puss please suggest some medication like antibiotic
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It is called WHITLOW. If it is very painful and pus pointing is present, it may warrant incision and drainage of the pus. You will still require antibiotics, better to show to a general surgeon, than going for over the counter antibiotics
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Some  times  it is caused by HSV, Herpetic Whitlow, doesn't warrant antibiotics at all

Answered2020-03-26 20:10:06

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