My 3 year old sons finger tip is a little swollen and beside his nail is starting to turn greenish near the tip. Do I need to take him to urgent care to have it lanced or is there something that i can try to put on it or see if hell let me try to soak it in something.
Hi, I had gone through your concern. Green color of tips finger caused bacterial infection: Streptococcus, Staphylococcus. It is called parochial. It can need surgical treatment. I would suggest you to apply compress with Chloramphenicol 3 times a day. If he does not feel relief and pus will not come out, then discuss it with your doctor. Hope I answered your question, if you have more queries, then don't hesitate to call us, I would be happy to help you. Wish your baby a good health