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How Can A Severe Finger Injury Be Managed?
i cut my finger the other day with a potato peeler and the cut was pretty deep it took like 4.5 to 5 hours for the cut to stop bleeding and now its just really sore and very hot to the touch. I wanted to know is the cut infected and should i seek medical attention?
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
Hello,
As per your case history of finger injury, my treatment advice is:
1. Do not squeeze the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like Fusiderm cream twice daily on it.
3. Take an NSAID like Ibuprofen drug for 5 to 7 days.
If the problem persists, then consult a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
As per your case history of finger injury, my treatment advice is:
1. Do not squeeze the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like Fusiderm cream twice daily on it.
3. Take an NSAID like Ibuprofen drug for 5 to 7 days.
If the problem persists, then consult a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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