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I think it's pus

2020-01-19 20:09:25
My second to last finger is swollen! What should I do? I think it's pus, started a month ago then reduced then it shows up again.
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It is Paronychia. Medications will help localise the infection but needs to be drained otherwise it will spread to the remaining finger.
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Answered2020-02-06 06:43:03

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It's bacterial infection called paronychia....Do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription.

Answered2020-01-20 00:16:55

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