What Causes Strange Smell In Finger After Slamming It In A Car Door?
I slammed my finger in a car door almost 2 months ago. My doctor said there was no problem with it. However the nail hasn t come off like she said it would though it is lifting. It also now smells kinda weird. Not a really bad smell, but not normal. I don t knowif it is the old blood undeunderneath that smells weird or if there is a bigger problem. Should i wait on an appointment with my doctor or go to an urgent care clinic to get it checked?
It may be probably due to nail infection by Pseudomonas. Besides the smell, the colour of nail might change to greenish in some part of nail. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. Local application of Clindamycin lotion would improve the condition.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilyas Patel,
Dermatologist
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What Causes Strange Smell In Finger After Slamming It In A Car Door?
Hi, It may be probably due to nail infection by Pseudomonas. Besides the smell, the colour of nail might change to greenish in some part of nail. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. Local application of Clindamycin lotion would improve the condition. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist