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

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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

Dr Frydman agreed

Answered 8/27/2015

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

Dr Frydman agreed

Answered 7/25/2012

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