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Suggest Medication For Splinter Noticed Inside The Knuckle
I had a small swelling on my large inside knuckle it seemed slightly translucent.i applied a drawing ointment as I thought it was a splinter !I think too much as the finger became reddish and swollen.i then tried to get splinter out with a sterilised needle I couldn t find it.Last night I cleaned it and applied savlon cream and a dressing.this morning it is still swollen but less red.I can t bend it.It is my right index finger.What shall I do? Thank you .
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
It may be myxoid cyst also called digital mucous cyst. Consult the dermatologist or surgeon for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. There are surgical and nonsurgical treatment for myxoid cyst.
Hope this helps.
Dr.Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist
It may be myxoid cyst also called digital mucous cyst. Consult the dermatologist or surgeon for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. There are surgical and nonsurgical treatment for myxoid cyst.
Hope this helps.
Dr.Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist
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