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I have skin problem in my finger. it's look like hard small infection.

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

OK, "infected"?..: If it looks infected to you, start treating with a topical antibiotic cream and get into the dr. for an evaluation to make sure you do not need antibiotics prescribed by mouth as well. Best wishes to you.

Answered 7/17/2014

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