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Ingrown fingernail throbbing, swollen and numb. what can i put on it?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Maybe infected.: This likely needs medical attention. In the meantime - soak in warm water with Epsom salts.

Dr Juchau and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/11/2017

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