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How can i heal an infected hangnail?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/27/2014

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