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How Can A Wound On The Finger Be Treated?
Hello, about a week ago I was opened a can of peas and i cut my knuckle on my middle finger. It wasn t very big but wouldn t stop bleeding. I cleaned it and put a bandaid over it. Since then I have been cleaning it with hydrogen peroxide. Now I can see the cut is healing and closing, however, my finger is stolen on the knuckle and my finger is redish-purple and itchy. Can you please tell me what I should do? Thank you.
Tue, 30 May 2017
Hi
Thanks for posting your query on HCM
I have read and understood your concern
It is normal for your finger to be swollen as you describe after a cut.Itching may just be due to wound healing.It is just a normal tissue response to a cut.Since the wound is healing, i will advise you continue with anti-septic cleaning.You may add a pain/anti-inflammatory drug like tylenol for pain and swelling.
Hope this will help.You may write back if more concerns
Best regards
Dr Mbuomboh
Thanks for posting your query on HCM
I have read and understood your concern
It is normal for your finger to be swollen as you describe after a cut.Itching may just be due to wound healing.It is just a normal tissue response to a cut.Since the wound is healing, i will advise you continue with anti-septic cleaning.You may add a pain/anti-inflammatory drug like tylenol for pain and swelling.
Hope this will help.You may write back if more concerns
Best regards
Dr Mbuomboh
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