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I scrapped my finger a couple days ago. nothing deep just a surface one. and it looked like it was healing. but today. i saw it swollen. and it was yellow under the healing. and i squeezed it and the pus popped out. and what should i do??

Q: i scrapped my finger a couple days ago. nothing deep just a surface one. and it looked like it was healing. but today. i saw it swollen. and it was yellow under the healing. and i squeezed it and the pus popped out. and what should i do??

: It appears your wound is infected. An antibiotic may be indicated. A visit to your physician or urgent care seems appropriate.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

It appears your wound is infected. An antibiotic may be indicated. A visit to your physician or urgent care seems appropriate.

Dr Pasniciuc agreed

Answered 3/3/2023

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A member asked:

I scrapped my finger a couple days ago. nothing deep just a surface one. and it looked like it was healing. but today. i saw it swollen. and it was yellow under the healing. and i squeezed it and the pus popped out. and what should i do??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Pasniciuc agreed

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