the side of my pinkey finger is infected i dont know what from does anyone have any idea on what i could do to take down the swelling or something?
2006-06-23 10:08:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
it is at the corner of my nail its been like this for about 3 days
2006-06-23 10:15:56 · update #1
Do you bit your nails or the skin around them? I know that can cause small infection in your fingers.
I would soak my nail in luke warm water mixed with dissolved Epsom salt for 10-15 minutes a couple time a day. This is kill the infection and bring down the swelling. Good luck!
2006-06-23 10:15:58 · answer #1 · answered by sierra_06 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe you should check with your doctor re this problem.Perhaps he will call in an antibiotic for your youngun.If the entire finger is bright red ,I would not wait yet another 24 hrs before getting aggressive with this injury-red streaks or not.Another possibility is an allergic reaction to the neomycin in the neosporin.It might be a good idea to use some polysporin OTC which is just as good as the Neosporin but without the neomycin which seems to be causing more and more allergic reactions.Sounds like you are doing everything right.I know treating a 1 year old can truly be a challenge.Good luck!
2016-03-27 02:21:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if it's truly infected, then you'll need some antibiotics. Is it possible that you got bitten by something? You should probably go to a doctor to have it looked at and they can tell you how to treat it - or at least call your doctor's office and ask them if they think you need to come in. It depends on how red it is, if it's hot to the touch, how long it's been like that - you can't get good medical advice on this thing - so just call your doctor.
2006-06-23 10:13:52 · answer #3 · answered by headshrinker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on bad it's swollen or infected, you may need to have it lanced . Antibiotics may be needed, especially if it's draining. Keep it elevated above your heart, and go see a Dr.
If it's just painful and red, you could start out with one of those antibiotic band aids.
2006-06-23 10:15:03 · answer #4 · answered by marycat1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a little Dixie cup and put some hydrogen peroxide in it and just put your pinkie in it and it'll bubble. when the bubbling stops or slows down you can take it out. then wash with water.
2006-06-23 10:11:59 · answer #5 · answered by riddicks_babe69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amputation is the only option. Or go see a doctor or store pharmicist.
2006-06-23 10:13:43 · answer #6 · answered by jeepster420 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes the fingers get infected when you don't wash them often enough............is it by your nail? Try neosporin
2006-06-23 10:11:53 · answer #7 · answered by Wendi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean it with peroxide and put some neosporin on it
2006-06-23 10:13:35 · answer #8 · answered by el.tuco 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
polysporin will help you forsure
2006-06-23 10:12:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋