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Some kind of sore on finger

I have this sore that i just discovered today.  I thought it was just a cut or something because it hurt a bit when I was washing dishes in hot water but I never bothered to look at it closer.  It's like a bit of skin is gone now, and though it's not clear from the photo, it's yellow-ish in color.  Anybody know what this is?  I am a healthy 31-year old male.
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Thanks.  I went to the urgent care just to be safe, and they bandaged it and gave me a script for keflex just to be safe.  Didn't notice it right away and want to make sure to take care of any infection risks.
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It just looks like damage from minor trauma.  

To speed healing you can soak it in warm water and about 1 tsp of salt or epsom salts.  
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