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How To Treat Swollen Finger With Puss Coming Out Of It?

I have what started like a zit on top of pointer finger in between knuckles. It has been popped like 8 times and is kinda hard..hurts like hell and swollen finger that makes my finger go numb. At first it is puss cumming out of it then blood and it continues now to leak clear. Hurts real bad
Mon, 13 Jan 2014
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Hi,
Your finger appears to be infected and I suggest you need antibiotics. Therefore, you need to see your doctor as soon as possible.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
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How To Treat Swollen Finger With Puss Coming Out Of It?

Hi, Your finger appears to be infected and I suggest you need antibiotics. Therefore, you need to see your doctor as soon as possible. Regards, Dr K A Pottinger, MBChB FRCA