How Can An Open Sore On The Finger Be Treated?

Posted on Wed, 19 Apr 2017

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Question : Have an open sore about the size of an m and m on my middle finger left hand. Don't remember how I got it. I work in landscaping and need my hands. Very hard to heal. It hurts a little when you push on it. What can I do to help the healing process. What can be put on it and what shouldn't. It feels a little better when I tape my third and fourth fingers together. Cant leave it open then it gets dirty. Its ugly and a pain and couldn't possibly be in more of a worse spot then it is. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It looks like Pyogenic granuloma.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I saw the pic.
It looks like Pyogenic granuloma. I prefer to remove the swelling under local anaesthesia. Some do chemical cauterization.
Please consult your doctor /General surgeon and proceed accordingly.
Nothing to worry.
Till consultation, close the lesion with a dressing.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (16 minutes later)

Could you be more specific with closing with a dressing do I need to put any cream or anything on it What if I cant get in right away to the doctor Do I need to go to the emergency room What is the best way to keep it clean cover up the whole finger I am a little nervous Sorry

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can apply Povidone Iodine ointment.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
You can apply Ointment containing Povidone iodine or Soframycin to the lesion and close the wound with dressing.
You can go to ER and get it removed/cauterized.
It is a simple lesion.
Nothing to worry.
Wish you speedy recovery.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (33 minutes later)

Last question I promise. What otc ointment contains what I am looking for. Thanks again

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can take any Ointment containing Antibiotic only.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
You can take any Ointment containing only ANTIBIOTIC like Povidone iodine/Soframycin/Mupirocin at OTC.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy