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What is this!!!!????

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Glasgowgal200 · 06/08/2025 14:50

Hi, I have this red edged 'spot' on my middle right finger. It's not a blister, scald/burn but other than that I have no idea what it is? The only thing I can think of is I had a small scratch there last week and it's something to do with that!!! Could someone please advise me what I can do to make it go away. Do I need to to put a hot/cold compress on it. It's not painful but as I'm right handed it is annoying. Tia. Pic attached if it helps.

What is this!!!!????
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Eightdayz · 06/08/2025 15:16

The redness and pus indicates an infection.

Go to your doctor ffs!

Emilygilmoreshandbag · 06/08/2025 16:33

Looks pretty small, if that were my finger I’d lance it and cover the wound with sudocreme.

InMyHealthyEra · 06/08/2025 17:16

Stick a sewing needle in it and use an antiseptic ointment, Germolene is good.

NorthernDancer · 06/08/2025 18:48

Another vote for a clean needle and some antiseptic

Glasgowgal200 · 07/08/2025 01:05

Update!!! Have lanced it and put antiseptic cream on it. Will keep an eye on it for a few days

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