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My proximal nail fold is mildly swollen not red not hot not painful, but a little tender on compression.what is that? what i have to do

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Dr. Keith Ramsey answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

Paronychia: You can try putting a topical antibiotic ointment on it, like polysporin, (bacitracin and polymyxin) twice a day for a few days. If the swelling, tenderness increases or if it has pus in it, then you should probably be seen by the doctor for oral antibiotics or drainage.

Answered 10/14/2013

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A member asked:

My proximal nail fold is mildly swollen not red not hot not painful, but a little tender on compression.what is that? what i have to do

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Keith Ramsey answered

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