I injured the tip of my finger badly about 4 years ago. The doctor sewed it up and it healed but is slightly deformed throughout the nail bed and one side of the finger with at least some feeling loss. A week ago I smashed the same finger tip and will obviously eventually lose the nail. Today I noticed it had a funny smell. No drainage, but still an odd smell. Cleaned it well and bandaged it but I am wondering if the smell may indicate an infection and if it is serious enough to see a doctor?
Hello, THX to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advise you that it is not possibly an infection. Infection is associated with swelling and discharge and color changes. All such symptoms are not seen in your case, so it is not an infection. Even if you feel it is infection you can start with antibiotics like definite under your doctors' guidance. I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me, Wish you a very good health at Chat Doctor. Chat Doctor. Infectious Disease.