Question 1

about 12 hours ago my left hand middle finger turned red, started getting really hot, moderately swollen and the pain gets worse by the worse. oh, and it throbs off and on. i'm thinking its a "harmless" maybe ingrown nail infection (there was no hangnail

Accepted Answer

IT : It is not timew for a home remedy.If someone thinks they have a finger infection there are no "harmless" infections 
someone with intense pain in their finger with redness and swelliing should seek medical attention

other issues can include:
infection, gout, trauma or circulation problems can give severe finger pain.

Infection. Yes a small "hangnail" can get infected but a paronychia, an infection of the space adjacent to the nail can exists. A felon, an abcess in the pulp or the beginings of infectious flexor tenosynovitis can show up this way too.

Gout. Can appear as a reddened hot area that is very painful. Fgouty deposits in the soft tissue of the finger or around the joints can mimick infection.

Trauma. A puncture wound, a fracture, a sprain, a foreign body ( sliver, splinter) can appear this way

circulation issues. Loss of circulation, longstanding issues regarding circulation, cold induced spasm of blood vessels can give a painful finger but less typically a red hot one.

The list can go on

there are enough issues here that can worsen quickly
it is not time for a home remedy  for anyone with these issues.

Question 2

how can i treat an infected hangnail?

Accepted Answer

A Paronychia: is an infection that runs up the edge of a nail.   The nail can be soaked with 50/50 warm water &amp; antibacterial soap   3 to 4 x /day. If an abscess forms your physician may need to do an incision &amp; drainage.

Question 3

i pulled a hangnail from my toe and now it's swollen and stings. what should i do to treat it?

Accepted Answer

See a podiatrist: You have created an infection that needs professional care. You can soak your toe in warm salt water and apply an antibiotic until you see your podiatrist.

Question 4

i think i have an infected hangnail on the left side of my ring finger. it is very red, swollen and quite sore to the touch. can i treat this at home?

Accepted Answer

Yes, at first: This may be a paronychium (inflammation around the area where the nail meets the finger's tissues).  You can try frequent (every several hours) prolonged warm soaks which can bring this to a head and allow drainage.  If, however, the redness extends beyond this area, the finger becomes swollen or in any way worse,  you should be seen immediately, preferably by a hand surgeon.

Question 5

how to treat an ingrown toenail quickly?

Accepted Answer

Nail care: Ingrown toenails can be remedied through soaking your foot in warm water, removal of embedded debris from the nail borders, and applying an antibiotic ointment to temporarily soften the corners. One should always try to cut the nails strait across to avoid leaving an embedded nail spicule. If pain or redness continues get it looked at by a professional.

Question 6

what type of doctor would you go see to treat an ingrown eyelash?

Accepted Answer

Ingrown eyelash: Many primary doctors take care of this as well as eye doctors.

Question 7

how to treat an ingrown toenail after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Toenail : The best thing you can do for a toenail after having surgery is to apply an antibiotic ointment and to soak it in epsom salts on a daily basis.

Question 8

should i see my regular doctor or go to a podiatrist to treat an ingrown toenail?

Accepted Answer

Podiatrist: This is specialist who can handle this via an in-office procedure.

Question 9

what's the best way to treat an ingrown toenail with least possibility of infection? i have been cleaning it with peroxide and covering it with a bandage until i can get to a podiatrist. if it is infected, what would be the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

: A matter of degree. If your nail is deep enough to cause pain, it is probably also sending thousands of white blood cells to the area to fight of the bacteria and fungi that live on your toes, as well as try to address the invader (nail) in the wrong place. The regular washing and coverage sound like an excellent regimen to keep it under control until the Podiatrist can take care of it.

Question 10

is it easier to treat an ingrown toenail at early stages?

Accepted Answer

Yes: At an early stage the edge may just need to be trimmed back.  If severe it may need surgical removal.

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About 12 hours ago my left hand middle finger turned red, started getting really hot, moderately swollen and the pain gets worse by the worse. oh, and it throbs off and on. i'm thinking its a "harmless" maybe ingrown nail infection (there was no hangnail

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How can i treat an infected hangnail?

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I pulled a hangnail from my toe and now it's swollen and stings. what should i do to treat it?

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I think i have an infected hangnail on the left side of my ring finger. it is very red, swollen and quite sore to the touch. can i treat this at home?

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How to treat an ingrown toenail quickly?

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What type of doctor would you go see to treat an ingrown eyelash?

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How to treat an ingrown toenail after surgery?

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Should i see my regular doctor or go to a podiatrist to treat an ingrown toenail?

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What's the best way to treat an ingrown toenail with least possibility of infection? i have been cleaning it with peroxide and covering it with a bandage until i can get to a podiatrist. if it is infected, what would be the symptoms?

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Is it easier to treat an ingrown toenail at early stages?

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