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Hello, a few days ago I accidently sliced above my finger nail (middle finger) while working on a art project. I didn t lose a big amount of blood but there was a lot coming out. I washed it and neosporin on it and a band-aid. It has been hurting and swollen, but what I want to know is why is it turning purple around the cut (it hurts whenever I touch it)?
The purple discoloration reflects damage the area surrounding the laceration.
Pain is also not uncommon as a result of receiving a laceration.
The signs and symptoms of infection are persisting swelling, pain, redness, increased warmth in the area, discharge.
If the cut is small, you may want to keep it uncovered if it is not at risk of becoming too dirty. Keeping them covered can be associated with infections.
If you are unsure whether an infection is present , you should visit your doctor for an assessment.
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What Cause Purple Colouration Around Wound
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic The purple discoloration reflects damage the area surrounding the laceration. Pain is also not uncommon as a result of receiving a laceration. The signs and symptoms of infection are persisting swelling, pain, redness, increased warmth in the area, discharge. If the cut is small, you may want to keep it uncovered if it is not at risk of becoming too dirty. Keeping them covered can be associated with infections. If you are unsure whether an infection is present , you should visit your doctor for an assessment. I hope this helps