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Suggest Treatment For Cut On The Finger
Question: Hello doctor, i am attaching a picture of my daughter's healing cut on her finger. I am a little suprised at how it looks and want to make sure this is normal.
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Anyway, I recommend consulting with a pediatrician for a physical exam.
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You can not upload photos on free XXXXXXX questions. You can do it only on prepaid questions.
Anyway, I recommend consulting with a pediatrician for a physical exam.
Greetings!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
The white/yellow stuff is dry and crusty, not pus that i can tell
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I carefully viewed your uploaded photo and would explain that it looks like an infection.
I recommend using a topical antibiotic ointment, like gentamycine or tetracycline (if she has no allergies fro these antibiotics) three times daily over the wound.
If the wound persist in the same condition after a couple of days, you should consult with a pediatrician for a careful physical review.
Meanwhile, I would also recommend washing her hands different times through the day or put a band, in order to maintain the wound clean and free of bacteria.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I carefully viewed your uploaded photo and would explain that it looks like an infection.
I recommend using a topical antibiotic ointment, like gentamycine or tetracycline (if she has no allergies fro these antibiotics) three times daily over the wound.
If the wound persist in the same condition after a couple of days, you should consult with a pediatrician for a careful physical review.
Meanwhile, I would also recommend washing her hands different times through the day or put a band, in order to maintain the wound clean and free of bacteria.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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