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What Causes A Blood Spot On The Finger?

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Posted on Thu, 25 May 2017
Question: what is this blood spot on my finger i found it today morning and it is painful?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Looks like an Abrasion

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you for writing to us,

I am Dr.Kakkar (Dermatologist).

I have gone through your query and I have reviewed the image.

It seems like an "Abrasion" due to inadvertent trauma/ scratching against something.

I'd suggest you use a topical antibiotic cream e.g 2% Mupirocin (Bactroban cream), twice daily for 5-7 days. This should be enough.

Regards

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What Causes A Blood Spot On The Finger?

Brief Answer: Looks like an Abrasion Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for writing to us, I am Dr.Kakkar (Dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have reviewed the image. It seems like an "Abrasion" due to inadvertent trauma/ scratching against something. I'd suggest you use a topical antibiotic cream e.g 2% Mupirocin (Bactroban cream), twice daily for 5-7 days. This should be enough. Regards