How does it look?: If it is ingrown, red, swollen, tender, or has pus, you should see a doctor. If it's sore because you pulled a hangnail, try using some triple antibiotic ointment on it for a few days.
Answered 12/20/2012
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Paronychia ?: Is there redness, swelling, pain, tenderness or pus as the skin abuts against the nail? Is inflammation at the nail fold. It can be caused by infections, irritation or injury. It can sometimes be seen with diabetes, eczema, psoriasis or HIV. Infections can be staphylococcus or herpes simplex. Consider soaking in Epsom salts. Topic or oral antibiotics are sometime indicated as well incision & dra
Answered 11/2/2018
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