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How Can Swelling In The Fingers Be Treated?
Question: Hello doctor, one of my finger is swollen up seriously. what can I apply to reduce the pain. Mistakenly cut myself the other day.
Brief Answer:
Oral and topical antibiotics and Oral anti-inflammatory
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
Perhaps the finger has got infected if the cut was from a sharp non sterile object.
I would suggest you to apply a topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment 2%ointment, twice daily.
In addition to this I suggest you to take an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin for a week.
For pain and swelling I suggest you to take an oral anti-inflammatory e.g either ibuprofen or diclofenac, twice daily.
These are prescription medications and I request you to kindly talk to your local practitioner for a prescription of the same.
Regards
Oral and topical antibiotics and Oral anti-inflammatory
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
Perhaps the finger has got infected if the cut was from a sharp non sterile object.
I would suggest you to apply a topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment 2%ointment, twice daily.
In addition to this I suggest you to take an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin for a week.
For pain and swelling I suggest you to take an oral anti-inflammatory e.g either ibuprofen or diclofenac, twice daily.
These are prescription medications and I request you to kindly talk to your local practitioner for a prescription of the same.
Regards
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