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Skin peeling around the nail

2020-07-07 13:41:43
There is burrowing of skin around the nail on left hand and it burns after using soap while washing what should be done sir/madam
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Don't worry...you are suffering from bacterial infection causing paronychia... Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.

Answered2020-07-08 00:55:03

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Hello dear. Kindly share the pictures of the affected nail for accurate diagnosis and treatment
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Answered2020-07-07 15:08:07

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Seems to be paronychia .. need to see pics to comment further
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Wear gloves during washing clothes , utensils . Use dove soap. Apply coconut oil

Answered2020-07-07 15:00:30

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Need to see the lesion Cannot comment without looking at it Kindly do a online consultation with a dermatologist for the same

Answered2020-07-07 14:21:47

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