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Pulled hang nail on right thumb week ago. still tender, little red & little warm. how do i know if infected?
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Several: Tender, red warm are signs. Local soaks, or warm compresses, and observe. If not better in a day seek attention and antibiotics.
Answered 4/6/2014
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