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I have an infected cuticle on my finger. cleaning with dettol, plaster & germolene salf. finger's area around the nail is inflamed, red-purple, very sensitive, pounding pain at night. what more should i do? also 33 weeks pregnant... so using panado.
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Requires drainage: it sounds like you have a paronychia, an infection, often with pus accumulation between the cuticle and fingernail. I suggest immediate clinical evaluation and minor surgery to evacuate any pus accumulation plus antibiotic therapy. Call or go to clinic NOW!
Answered 11/28/2017
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