Associated symptoms
The accompanying symptoms of pus on the finger are the typical signs of inflammation. There is a reddening due to the increased blood circulation. The increased blood flow and the inflammatory process also cause the tissue to become overheated.
Furthermore, swelling and restriction of the normal possible movement is evident. Depending on the type of wound or inflammation, pus on or in the finger can cause unpleasant pain. Thus, purulent inflammations of the nail bed, the tendons or even the bone are very painful.
If only a minor injury has occurred, which after several days causes disproportionately strong pain, not only locally, then a doctor must be consulted as soon as possible. In this case, the inflammation may have spread to other parts of the hand via various soft tissue structures. If pus is present on or in the finger, there is almost always redness.
This is due to the ongoing inflammatory process. The redness should be limited to the local area where the pus is visible. If the redness spreads over the entire finger and affects the hand, it is no longer just a small local purulent wound or inflammation.
An infection has spread and spread to other soft tissue structures in the finger and hand. A dangerous complication is phlegmon. This is a spread of germs and the infection triggered via the tendon sheaths.
A pus blister is an accumulation of pus in a confined space. This pus blister can be an appendage on the skin, or it can also lie in deeper layers of skin and tissue. If a pus blister is present, it is important that the pus is drained. This should be done under sterile or at least hygienic conditions. Piercing or cutting with needles, scissors or other household items should be avoided, as this could spread further germs into the wound.If you are not able to open the pustule in a hygienic environment, you should consult your family doctor.
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