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Cut finger nails
I have cut my 2 month old baby's finger nails little deep and blood came out. Bleeding stopped in few mins but I am worried how long does it take to heal and any other measures to prevent infection. Please advise
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Relax, no worry. Always use baby nailcutter..use soramycinontment.
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Dr. Pearl Mary Varughese
Paediatrics
4 yrs exp
Kottayam
If you feel there is a wound, you can apply mupiricon ointment. Otherwise all wounds will heal in two to three days. Don't worry. Keep the area clean
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Dr. Rajib Lochan Sethy
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Jajpur
Nothing to worry..try mupirocin ointment for local application
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get vaccinated according to age
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