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Ring finger septic between nail and skin
Hi Doctor,
There is swelling on index finger due to septic between skin and nail.
This is since 5 days .
Betadene powder and betadene liquid applied but no improvement.
Please suggest antiseptic ointment.
Thanks and regards,
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Need more details about your condition , kindly go for a consultation
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Take Tab Moxykind CV 625 mg one tablet twice a day for 3 days.
Only ointment application is not sufficient.
You may continue applying Betadine ointment.
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It is always very painful.
If not controlled by above tablet then consult general surgeon as it may require I & D.
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You will need antibiotics. Kindly consult for further detailed advice.
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Consult me with photos.
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
You will need antibiotic tablets
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Dr. Saurabh Tripathi
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Kanpur
Consult me
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