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The Skin Surface Of My Left Hand Thumb Was Burnt,

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Posted on Thu, 10 Dec 2020
Question: The skin surface of my left hand thumb was burnt, due to a touch with hot pressure cooker, around 7-8 days before. There is slight wound in left thumb, due to removal of part nail, around 7-8 days before. I have pain in nail portion and also burned portion. I am 73+; Please prescribe lotion/medicines; I have sulpha group allergy.
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Antibiotic and Anti inflammatory tablet should be used

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I saw the pictures
Ulcer is healing in the middle of the thumb.
There is redness and small wound near nail in the second picture.It is due to infection and inflammation.
Apart from Antibiotic AMOXICILLIN , Anti-inflammatory tablet should be used.
Ointment containing Povidone iodine should be used.
Please do not cut the nail.
Please consult a General Surgeon and take appropriate prescription
Nothing to worry.It will heal.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further
Wish you good health and speedy recovery
Regards
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The Skin Surface Of My Left Hand Thumb Was Burnt,

Brief Answer: Antibiotic and Anti inflammatory tablet should be used Detailed Answer: Hi I saw the pictures Ulcer is healing in the middle of the thumb. There is redness and small wound near nail in the second picture.It is due to infection and inflammation. Apart from Antibiotic AMOXICILLIN , Anti-inflammatory tablet should be used. Ointment containing Povidone iodine should be used. Please do not cut the nail. Please consult a General Surgeon and take appropriate prescription Nothing to worry.It will heal. Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further Wish you good health and speedy recovery Regards