Which doctor will treat this? | Pus on finger

Which doctor will treat this?

As a rule, pus on and in the finger can be treated by the regular family doctor. Depending on the cause and the exact localization of the inflammatory process, the doctor can perform conservative or minor surgery. If the family doctor himself is not surgically active or the procedure exceeds the possibilities of the practice, a referral to a regular surgeon can be made. A hand surgeon can also be included as a further option.

Duration

Purulent inflammations on the finger should usually subside within a few days. If a complication of the inflammation occurs, such asB. a spread into deeper layers of the tissue, it can take several weeks or even months until complete healing is achieved.

One factor that shortens the duration is the early discharge of the pus. This should be done professionally in order to prevent a prolongation of the duration by a new germ colonization.