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Suggest Treatment For Red And Tender Finger Infection

I have an infection on my finger tip, 15 plus days onset. Started off tender. Then red . Became fluid filled pus sac at side of nail . Visited doc received three medications to treat . An anti fungal,antibiotics and antibiotic cream. After completeing treatment. Skin fell off the area to reveal flesh protruding from area. Extreme amount of nausea producing pain on the verge of passing out when its barely touched. Revisited doctor who had the nurse try to pull it off extremely painful. What do I do now ?
Mon, 11 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC. .

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. .

As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from a condition known as Paronychia that is infection in the corner of finger nail and even there is formation of pus filled sac known as an Abscess that seems to be your case..
It seems that there is protrusion of inflamed tissue at the corner of finger nail..
I would suggest you to consult a General Surgeon and get evaluated and he can do Incision and Drainage to drain of pus completely under local anaesthesia and after it cleaning the area with antiseptic solution and apply a combination of antibiotic ointment and steroid ointment..
You can also be advised to take a short course of antibiotics..


Hope this information helps. .

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Red And Tender Finger Infection

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC. . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. . As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from a condition known as Paronychia that is infection in the corner of finger nail and even there is formation of pus filled sac known as an Abscess that seems to be your case.. It seems that there is protrusion of inflamed tissue at the corner of finger nail.. I would suggest you to consult a General Surgeon and get evaluated and he can do Incision and Drainage to drain of pus completely under local anaesthesia and after it cleaning the area with antiseptic solution and apply a combination of antibiotic ointment and steroid ointment.. You can also be advised to take a short course of antibiotics.. Hope this information helps. . Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.