A 33-year-old member asked:

Had a hangnail in finger, pulled it out, now its infected, hurts so now what do i do?

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Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered

Podiatry 51 years experience

Soak warm salt water: If you are infected and the finger is red swollen and hot you may need antibiotics.

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Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered

Podiatry 30 years experience

Can apply : Topical antifungal and soak in warm water and epsom salt. Oral antibiotics will work much faster though.

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