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Infection on my finger, the nurse at my work poked it to drain it while soaking in hot water. was told to get epsom salt and prid, now what do i do?
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I&D: Keep wound covered with bandaid or other bandage. Keep wound clean. Follow-up with PCP to make sure wound is healed. Go to Emergency Department if symptoms worsen and/or you develop signs of infection including redness, warmth, swelling, pain.
Answered 3/13/2020
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