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My bro is diagnosed with paronychia. his finger is black brown. no pus it seems.is on anti b...no test thogh if its bacteria or fungus.what shud he do?
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Finish the antibioti: and then see what happens.A paronychia is a small abscess and sometimes needs to be incised and drained.
Answered 8/24/2015
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See a dermatologist: This is not a typical description of acute bacterial paronychia. Exam by an expert is the crucial thing.
Answered 8/25/2015
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