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Toe little finger swelling and redness
My toe little finger has extreme swelling and redness around and behind toe nail since yesterday..i had walked barefoot on ground for 2-3 mins yesterday and it started after that..it is itching and paining a lot
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Don't worry...you are suffering from bacterial infection causing this paronychia swelling... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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U r having a condition callled Paronychia. It is a skin infection around the fingernails or toenails. It usually affects the skin at the base (cuticle) or up the sides of the nail. U will need a proper course of antibiotic medication depending on the severity of the infection. Corroborate with pictures and consult a Dermatologist for the same to prevent further progression of the infection.
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