<human>: I got stitches 18 days ago to close a knife wound between my thumb and forefinger, and had them removed 8 days ago. The area is healing well, except there is what appear to be a red lump (blood blister maybe?) in the center of the closing scar. Should i be concerned? Is this normal?
<bot>: Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of wound gaping I would like to consider wound infection and go for a microbiological test to find the offending microbe! Possibilities, these include: if this one is tiny and just red / fresh, then nothing to worry; but if secretions oozing from it with smell and pain, you have to take oral antibiotics; so please see your doctor for an examination! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.