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I smashed my thumb in the car door and now there is a blood blister under the nail, its very painful and throbbing. should i pop it with a needle?

Q: i smashed my thumb in the car door and now there is a blood blister under the nail, its very painful and throbbing. should i pop it with a needle?

: If you have closed the car door on your finger, would start with elevation and ice packs. Inserting a needle will provide an entry point for infection.

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

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If you have closed the car door on your finger, would start with elevation and ice packs. Inserting a needle will provide an entry point for infection.

Answered 4/3/2023

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A member asked:

I smashed my thumb in the car door and now there is a blood blister under the nail, its very painful and throbbing. should i pop it with a needle?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

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