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Infection in ring finger

2020-08-25 15:08:23
Infection in ring finger in left hand from last 2 months. Pain is fluctuating Redness near nails. Please suggest medication and precautions needs to be taken
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It's nail fungus.....Do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription

Answered2020-08-26 01:56:54

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This looks like chronic paronychia. Best treatment would be surgical removal of nail under local anaesthesia. A new nail will come back once the nail bed becomes healthy.
Next Steps
Contact a Plastic surgeon

Answered2020-08-26 01:40:59

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You might be suffering from paronychia. The nail looks infected too if there is no history of trauma. Consult online with detailed history for treatment. Keep your hands clean and dry

Answered2020-08-25 16:05:25

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Hi The  nail changes can be due to fungal or bacterial infection. A proper consultation and treatment will help you with the nail.
Next Steps
book an online consultation.
Health Tips
Keep hands dry.

Answered2020-08-25 15:14:20

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