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How Can A Skin Lesion On The Thumb Be Treated?
I pulled the skin off of my thumb instead of flipping it. I thought it would heal up right away but instead just turned bright red, develop cuts that ooze, and the skin hasn t been growing back. It s very sore. I ve tried Neosporin liquid bandage now I ve been soaking it in hot, soapy water. You think it s serious or will it heal on it s own. Any suggestions or recommendations? Any idea what it is that I m dealing with? Thanks so kindly, Ruth
Wed, 31 May 2017
Hello, Sir
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I can certainly understand your concern.
I have worked through your query in detail.
It might be resulted in some infection because of pulling it forcefully, it is good that you have already applied neosporin , so try with the course of oral antibiotics like amoxycillin for 5 days which helps in clear of infection if any
hope this information would help you
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I can certainly understand your concern.
I have worked through your query in detail.
It might be resulted in some infection because of pulling it forcefully, it is good that you have already applied neosporin , so try with the course of oral antibiotics like amoxycillin for 5 days which helps in clear of infection if any
hope this information would help you
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
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