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Can nail clipper cause infection
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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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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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Please send photo
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Pune
Apply t bact ointment.
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Dr. Bhimsing Ramkisan Misal
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Beed
If possible u share image.
U can clean and apply Tbact ointment locally
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Dr. Harika Prakerla
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Guntur
Can you share a pic
What is hos age now??
Is it still bleeding?
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vadodara
Neosporin powder can be applied
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