Hi, I have a healing lip laceration with 4 stitches - only the top stitch is left but there is a small white dot / bump just under where the other stitches were (this is the wet side of my upper lip) - could the white spot be infection? There is still pain in this one area of the laceration the rest feels fine and is healed well.
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should do Grams staining followed by microscopic examination. If you find any organisms in the smear, it is confirmed by the report. Again redness, swelling, pain if presents points you towards the infection. Till report comes you should maintain local cleanliness, regular Chat Doctor.  This will help in containing infections. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/