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I have an area on my finger where my epidermis has peeled away and is red and painful.also, a clear liquid keeps coming out of it.what could i have?
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Finger peeling: Could be eczema, psoriasis, infection,cut, bite, chemical response-. Consider some zinc oxide and follow up with doc especially if finger swollen or difficult to move or had floride exposure. as may need IV antibiotics. Check tetanus status.
Answered 10/21/2015
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