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Yellowish Skin On The Finger Due To Bacterial Infection. Pus Formation With Swelling. On Bactrim. Further Treatment?
I have a bacterial infection on my right hand, ring finger , the skin becomes hard and yellow in color, after washing my hands the skin pulls away from the nail / nail bed. There was yellow pus coming out from where the skin pulled apart. The top and side of my finger has a boggy or spongy feel, red and swollen. I am on 3 days of Bactrim .
Wed, 3 Apr 2013
It seem to be bacterial mixed with fungal infection
take antibiotic for 7 days
along take forcan 150 mg once a week for 3 months
use quadriderm application bd on affected portion for long
take antibiotic for 7 days
along take forcan 150 mg once a week for 3 months
use quadriderm application bd on affected portion for long
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