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Mom's thumb finger is painful
Mom's thumb finger is painful and puss is getting formed...Tried using keeping lemon on thumb finger but still it is painful...
Pls suggest some cream or medicine
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Looks like acute paronychia which is infection of the nail fold. Kindly consult online for detailed discussion and prescription.
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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.
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Turmeric powder mix in mustard oil, mix together and apply twice a day for 7 days. Hope it will get cure
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Dr. Nitin K Saxena
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Jaipur
Paronychia
Take proper treatment
Consult meonline
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Dr. Rashmi Aderao
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Pune
Looks like acute paronychia. Needs oral antibiotics. Its a very painful condition. Do not waste time here. Either take online consultation or visit nearby Dermatologist. Do not apply lemon. It will cause more irritation.
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