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What medication can i put on my finger it is swollen ? hi , my nail was cracked in half not so long ago .. then one day it started to get swollen , in no time the finger started to get swollen and it keeps on throbbing .. you can see white stuff inside od

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Dr. Joy Jackson
Dr. Joy Jacksonanswered
Family Medicine 21 years experience
You : You likely are dealing with an infection. You need a medical evaluation right away. You will likely be given a course of antibiotics and possibly have the wound incised, cleaned, and drained. In the meantime you can take advil (ibuprofen) or Ibuprofen for the pain and inflammation. Good luck.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler
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Infected finger: I agree with Dr. Jackson. When the skin on your finger cracked open, it made a portal for germs to enter your body. This sounds like an infection that warrants medical attention. Take care
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