Dermatology Expert Forum
Red, Hot, Swollen Finger
« Back to Forum
About This Forum:

This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care. All questions will be answered by a medical professional.

View community archives
Font Size:
A
A
A
Background:
Blank
Blank
Blank
Search this Forum:
Go
Blank Blank
Avatar_n_tn
Answered by Alan Rockoff, MDBlank

Red, Hot, Swollen Finger

I had a small cut on my finger and yes had picked at it a few times.  Now my finger is swollen with a red bump where the cut was.  My finger is also very warm to the touch.  What is this?  And what do I need to do?
                   Thanx!
Tags: swollen, Dermatology, antibiotics, Infection, inflammation
Related Discussions
242489_tn?1210500813
You need to see a doctor right away.  If your finger is infected, you may need antibiotics, or even lancing to let the pus out.  Of course, there may just be inflammation rather than infection, but I encourage you to find out as soon as you can.

Best.

Dr. Rockoff
1 Comment
Blank
Avatar_f_tn
A related discussion, Swollen Finger was started.
Blank
« Previous Next »
< Back to Forum
Continue discussion Blank
Go
MedHelp Health Answers
Blank
Weight Tracker
Reach your weight goal faster
Start Tracking Now
Related Forums
Communities
Groups
BlankAcne
BlankHidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
RSS Expert Activity
1741471_tn?1349564002
Blank
Parkinson Awareness Month: Parkinso... Blank
May 10 by Michael Gonzalez-WallaceBlank
233488_tn?1310696703
Blank
NEW STUDIES ON PREVENTING PROGRESSI...
May 08 by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAOBlank
2126606_tn?1346348724
Blank
Heroin Use in the U.S.
May 08 by Clare Waismann Kavin, Blank
More Blank