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Hangnail on big toe is infected. what should i do?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

See podiatrist: as they can fix that in no time. Until you get to one, you can soak in warm water and epsom salt and apply a topical antibiotic.

Answered 9/7/2016

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Hangnail on big toe is infected. what should i do?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

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