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On the palm of my left hand there is an infection which is spreading. The area shows small boils under the skin with transparent liquid.

A few weeks back it appeared like a small cut, and I ignored it. Slowly it started spreading. Today it is about the size of a quarter, with the area looking more pink than the rest of the palm. I pierced a few boils but new boils kept forming at the edge of the infection. I tried to treat the infection with apple cider vinegar to no avail.

What kind of infection is that and what I should do?
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mithrandir mithrandir
 
 July 16, 2009 01:28 PM
There is only one thing to do: Go see the doctor. The boils are obviously contagious, as they spread after piercing them. Just applying apple cider vinegar is not enough, you should seek a professional and adequate solution.



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lesliec lesliec
 
July 16, 2009 02:16 PM
Very well said!

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jfesmire jfesmire
 
July 16, 2009 02:38 PM
Go to the doctor!

While we Mahalo users tend to do good research, I don't think that anyone here is a doctor.

I do know, however, that some infections can spread and can even be fatal. I don't mean to scare you, but you should get to the doctor and get that checked out as soon as you can.

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jduvall jduvall
 
July 16, 2009 03:59 PM
Yeah, definitely go to the doctor. I know a few people that have had MRSA and that could be very dangerous.
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mrsa/DS00735


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musicgold musicgold
 
July 17, 2009 01:26 PM
Thanks a lot guys.

I saw my doctor yesterday. According to the doctor it is a kind of eczema.
He gave me a cream to apply on the affected area :Ratio-Ectosone CRM 0.1%, Betamethasone VAL 0.1%. And I have already started feeling better.

Thanks a lot again.

MG.

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