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I pulled a hangnail from my thumb.my thumb is now swollen&very painful.i'm putting antibiotic&pain t cream but it hurts a lot...help!pls!
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Soaked it: you might start an infection you need to see a doctor for possible antibiotic and good evaluation Try to soaked it in warm water and salt apply triple antibiotic and keep it clean
Answered 9/28/2016
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