Blood blister?

About 2 months ago I had a little red dot under my skin. I assumed it was a splinter that I got under my skin.  I started trying to squeeze it out for the next few days but couldn't.  A week later it turned into a bulbous red growth on my finger. It hurts every time I rub it against something. It also bleeds often. I have begun bandaging it and putting antiseptic on it regularly but I am not noticing any decrease in size.   It is very unsightly and gross because when I leave it open there is a clear slime that develops on it. My job requires that I work with my hands and this has become a huge hinderance. Do you have any idea what this may be? Any tips on how to get rid of it?  Thank you in advance for your help. I have included a pic take after one month and then another two pics that were taken after 2 months. You will see that it has grown in size.  

I am planning on going to the dermatologist to get it removed but I want to get a professional opinion on what it may be before I begin throwing money at the dermatologist.  (My insurance has a very high deductible)

Pic after one month:
http://s1085.photobucket.com/albums/j434/s_d9999/?action=view&current=DSCF1280.jpg

Pics after 2 months:
http://s1085.photobucket.com/albums/j434/s_d9999/?action=view&current=DSCF1312.jpg
http://s1085.photobucket.com/albums/j434/s_d9999/?action=view&current=DSCF1313.jpg

[Jasmina Jankicevic, MD, MSc, CCRP]

Welcome to the Dermatology Expert Forum! Thank you for your interesting question! We believe that our answer will be useful information for you and other members of our MedHelp community.

It is quite possible that you have developed a pygenic granuloma.

Pyogenic granuloma is a benign, red bump on the skin that bleeds easily. It frequently appears after injury. Most often it occurs on the hands and arms or face. Your dermatologist should be able to make the diagnosis during physical exam.

Pyogenic granuloma can subside spontaneously, but if lesion is larger (or still growing), medical treatment is recommended (electrosurgery, cryosurgery, etc.). Removed tissue should be sent for histolopathological analysis to confirm clinical diagnosis (and exclude a few important differential diagnoses).


Wishing You Optimal Health,
Dr Jasmina Jankicevic