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I tore a hangnail, and it is infected now how could i fix it?
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Antibiotics: For the infection you most likely will need an antibiotic which you can obtain from either a podiatrist or your primary care doctor. The hangnail if it is still present may need to be removed as it may still be irritating your toe. This can be treated by seeing a podiatrist.
Answered 4/30/2014
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