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My 3 month old has white pus & it's red around his finger.. how do i go about caring for it?
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Infection: That sounds like an infection, take her to a doctor immediately
Answered 11/30/2015
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Clean/call in: You can clean it well with some mild soap and water,taking care to blot the area dry afterward. I would call in and arrange to be seen or take him to urgent care. This sounds infected and it could begin to move up into his hand if you don't get it under control soon.
Answered 4/24/2016
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