I was pricked by a bougainvillea thorn about 3 weeks ago. My finger is swollen and looks infected at the puncture area now. I have tried to look for a piece of the thorn but no luck. The finger is red and swollen near the nail. Should I go see my md or can you advise other treatments.
Hello, I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. As per your description it seems that your finger is infected, and I strongly recommend you to consult your physician because you need prompt antibiotic therapy which should prescribed by a doctor.Moreover, you might require minor procedure like incision and Chat Doctor. Consult your physician and get the following things done