What Do Recurring Sores On The Finger Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 23 Sep 2017

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Question : I have what seems to be a recurring sore on my finger. This is the third time it has appeared in the last 4 or 5 months. Each time was in a slightly different spot on the same finger. It starts as a light brown bump for a few days and then looks like in the photos attached for a week or so before going away. The two closeups are a few days apart.

It does not itch, burn, or hurt in any way.

What could it be and is it spreadable or contaigious?

Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possibilities for a sore on finger

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am Dr. Kakkar (Dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have viewed the Images.

I can see a raw, red bump with a slight, yellow discharge on floor.
I will keep a possibility of a bacterial skin infection - impetigo Or because it is recurrent, perhaps herpes simplex. I suggest you to use a topical antibacterial e.g Neosporin Ointment or Mupirocin Ointment, twice daily.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar