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Helo doc. i m having severe pain in my thumb nail and skin around it.so what should i do to relieve pain?plz tell.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Sounds Infected!: SOAK SOAK SOAK in ICE WATER/HOT WATER which ever feels better and get the nail checked for possible infection of the nailbed/ingrown nail etc etc Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 8/2/2015

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A member asked:

Helo doc. i m having severe pain in my thumb nail and skin around it.so what should i do to relieve pain?plz tell.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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