above my nail the skin is puffy and red, if I push it to either side the skin isn't attached to the nail. Does this mean there is no cutical there or is it infected?
2006-06-07 17:11:33 · 6 answers · asked by Nicky 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Your finger does sound infected. If it has been like that for more than just a few days and it is getting sore, if would propably be a good idea to have it checked out by a doctor in case you need antibiotics. But if it isn't anything major, a pharmacist should be able to recommend you something. In the mean time, make sure you keep it clean. Good luck with your finger.
2006-06-07 17:19:44 · answer #1 · answered by Tamnacious 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
sounds like your cuticle is damaged/irritated. a yellowish pus would be present if there's an infection. try neosporin oinment, it's an over the counter med. good luck.
2006-06-08 00:19:18 · answer #2 · answered by tulippix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Or, sterilize a needle and puncture a hole through it. That would release some of the pressure.
2006-06-08 00:14:50 · answer #3 · answered by Coffee-Infused Insomniac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an infection to me. Drug store will be able to give you some cream for it.
2006-06-08 00:14:09 · answer #4 · answered by jane d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
please suggest to some dermatologist that would be better than inserting a needle and pressurizing some fluid to come from your finger
2006-06-08 00:26:17 · answer #5 · answered by ditto a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have it treated by doctor for proper medication.
2006-06-08 00:18:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋