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What Causes A Red Painful Bump On The Finger?

All of a sudden my finger at the top on both sides of the nail began getting very red and hurting ,as well as under the cuticle. It hurt so badly I couldn t even touch it. Then it started swelling a lot and became white like it wanted to pop and I did and looked like pus came out. Can u help me? Sunni H
Wed, 5 Dec 2018
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Hello,

Your symptoms seem to be related to paronychia which is an infection of the cuticle.

I recommend soaking the infected area in warm water once or twice a day for 20 minutes.

Use a topical antibiotic cream on the infected hangnail for a few days.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes A Red Painful Bump On The Finger?

Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to paronychia which is an infection of the cuticle. I recommend soaking the infected area in warm water once or twice a day for 20 minutes. Use a topical antibiotic cream on the infected hangnail for a few days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician