Hi, My stepson just showed us his finger that he has scratched while playing outside a few days ago. His finger is swollen and he has picked the scratch into an open wound that is white around the cut and is saying that his finger and his hand are itchy. Should we take him to the ER or is there something that we can do at home?
Hello,Thank you for writing to us,I would like to inform that He has eczema. It is more common in the winter time when the air is dry. It won't go away overnight. Common treatment is topical hydrocortisone cream. Also hand moisturizes. Avoid harsh soap. U.V. light/sunlight also helps. Good luck,Thanks & Regards ,Dr. Gaurav Prajapati