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Can nail clipper cause infection

2024-01-07 05:56:50
Hello I was cutting nails of my baby with nail cutter, where he got a little bit of tear while clipping nail and blood came out can it cause any infection, I did clean with hot water later on any other thing can I do??
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Please send photo

Answered2024-01-07 12:05:51

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Use t bact ointment on the affected area. It will resolve in 2-3 days

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Usually babies heal well and also fast.nothing to worry about. Just observe for now . If u see pus later then apply mupirocin ointment on that area twice daily for 4 days .

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Neosporin powder can be applied

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Apply t bact ointment.

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If possible u share image. U can clean and apply Tbact ointment locally

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Can you share a pic What is hos age now?? Is it still bleeding?

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