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A few days ago the skin on my finger was sensitive and swelled into a bump. later on the swelling went away and some unraised pockets of pus formed under the skin there which turned red/brown a day later. it's not spreading, should i be concerned?

Q: a few days ago the skin on my finger was sensitive and swelled into a bump. later on the swelling went away and some unraised pockets of pus formed under the skin there which turned red/brown a day later. it's not spreading, should i be concerned?

: Prob was a sl infection which appears to be resolving. If continues to heal, would just observe. Should it persist or worsen , would see dermatologist for eval and treatment

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Prob was a sl infection which appears to be resolving. If continues to heal, would just observe. Should it persist or worsen , would see dermatologist for eval and treatment

Answered 11/15/2022

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A member asked:

A few days ago the skin on my finger was sensitive and swelled into a bump. later on the swelling went away and some unraised pockets of pus formed under the skin there which turned red/brown a day later. it's not spreading, should i be concerned?

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Dr. Stanley Katz answered

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