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How Can A Wound On The Ring Finger Be Treated?
I have a wound on the pulp part of my ring finger that has more or less healed but now has a painfull red blistery type swelling in the middle of it. It is very sensitive to touch. I had antibiotics when I first injured my finger as it was a deep dog bite.
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Hello,
The symptoms are suggestive of secondary infection. As of now you can apply topical antibiotics like mupirocin after cleaning with soap and water. If there is active infection, oral antibiotics preferably amoxclav has to be started.
You can also use analgesics/anti inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/seratiopeptdase for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
The symptoms are suggestive of secondary infection. As of now you can apply topical antibiotics like mupirocin after cleaning with soap and water. If there is active infection, oral antibiotics preferably amoxclav has to be started.
You can also use analgesics/anti inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/seratiopeptdase for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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