I think it's pus

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I think it's pus

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My second to last finger is swollen! What should I do? I think it's pus, started a month ago then reduced then it shows up again.

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Dr. Guru Prasad Reddy

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It is Paronychia. Medications will help localise the infection but needs to be drained otherwise it will spread to the remaining finger.

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It's bacterial infection called paronychia....Do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription.

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