What can I do to heal this swollen, red "pimple" with pu?

35-year-old woman2 years ago

My daughter has a "pimple" on her finger that looks infected, it's been about a week since it appeared. Since then it has been swelling, there is redness around a pimple with stink and scab, and it hurts.

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35-year-old woman · 2 years ago

here is some additional information: my daughter has had a "pimple" on her finger for a week. It looks infected like there is pu, a little scab and redness and it is getting worse every day. It hurts to the touch. We keep the wound clean and we put some ointment on it

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Hello, what ointment and how often did you apply it?

Has the redness increased?

35-year-old woman · 2 years ago

Muprirocin. I started applying it two days ago. The wound drained yesterday after a bath. This morning it seems a little less swollen. A scab has formed and there is less pu.

Should I put a bandage with ointment on it for the day (changing the bandage as needed)?

Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago

Thanks for the feedback.

If the skin is open, only clean with soap and water and cover as a covered wound is better able to heal. Change the dressing only once a day unless it becomes soiled or wet.

If it doesn't seem to get better every day or if it gets worse, you should seek medical attention.

I hope I've been helpful, I'm still available if you have any other questions!

Tom Samaha, Pharmacist

35-year-old woman · a year ago

Perfect. Thanks for the feedback and information!

Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago

We'd love to!

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