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My 22 months old son's thumb nail was swollen and had pus around thumb nail when he woke up in theol morning. It's not paining as I tried touching nd checking. He was comfortable in it. Please suggest
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This is Paronychia. This is infection of the proximal nail fold. Please contact me using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice
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