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While i was stirring a hot drink , the steam injured my finger at prox. nail fold.i put it undera running water the following day i found it swollen ?
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Thats normal ; it'll: Take a few days to get better. Take some aleve (naproxen) or Ibuprofen for it.
Answered 6/25/2014
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