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After pulling a hang nail about five weeks ago, i still have awful pain on the side of my fingernail. should i see a doctor or wait?

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Dr. Michael Roman answered

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Might: Be a paronychia or an infection where the nail and skin meet. I would see your doctor. May need to drain or start antibiotics. Soak in warm water. And keep clean until eval

Answered 5/28/2014

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A member asked:

After pulling a hang nail about five weeks ago, i still have awful pain on the side of my fingernail. should i see a doctor or wait?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Roman answered

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