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My son bites his fingers. his left thumb is now swollen, is red and is yellow in the cuticle. is this an infection?

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Dr. Ralph Kingsford answered

Yes. Paronychia: He probably has a paronychia infection. You could try warm soaks and a topical antibiotic. However, if he has a fever or pus draining, he should see his pediatrician who could have it drained & cultured and will probably put him on an oral antibiotic.

Answered 3/13/2020

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A member asked:

My son bites his fingers. his left thumb is now swollen, is red and is yellow in the cuticle. is this an infection?

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Dr. Ralph Kingsford answered

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