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Side of my middle fingernail is tender and slightly red probably from ingrown nail. is this something i can fix at home? any concerns? im a healthy 33 year old. i tried cotton for now hopefully that works. any other suggestions, thoughts, concerns?

Q: side of my middle fingernail is tender and slightly red probably from ingrown nail. is this something i can fix at home? any concerns? im a healthy 33 year old. i tried cotton for now hopefully that works. any other suggestions, thoughts, concerns?

: It sounds like a paraonchyia,Soak it in epsom salt bath 3 times a day. You may need antiobiotics.

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It sounds like a paraonchyia,Soak it in epsom salt bath 3 times a day. You may need antiobiotics.

Answered 3/9/2022

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A member asked:

Side of my middle fingernail is tender and slightly red probably from ingrown nail. is this something i can fix at home? any concerns? im a healthy 33 year old. i tried cotton for now hopefully that works. any other suggestions, thoughts, concerns?

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