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i think a bug bite me my pinky on my left hand had a lil white- ish bump on it so i ignored it and just went on about my day but it would hurt if i was to touch it so i put a bandaide on it so i could finish working and when i got home the bump got a lil bigger so i went on and popped it but the next mornig it was swollen and red so right now im bout to put some ice on it and see if it helps
Hi, Welcome to HCM. I am suspecting a boil in your case which is local pus infection caused by bacteria called Staphylococcus. This bacteria gains entry into the skin during minor trauma which commonly occur in hands and feet. Keep the area clean and apply an antibacterial cream over the bump for two days. Over the counter painkillers can be taken if it gets very painful. If does not reduce I would suggest you get in touch with your GP for a prescription of antibiotics to clear the infection.
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Bug Bite. Bump Swollen And Red. Put Some Ice.
Hi, Welcome to HCM. I am suspecting a boil in your case which is local pus infection caused by bacteria called Staphylococcus. This bacteria gains entry into the skin during minor trauma which commonly occur in hands and feet. Keep the area clean and apply an antibacterial cream over the bump for two days. Over the counter painkillers can be taken if it gets very painful. If does not reduce I would suggest you get in touch with your GP for a prescription of antibiotics to clear the infection. Thanks.