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Skin peeling around the nail
There is burrowing of skin around the nail on left hand and it burns after using soap while washing what should be done sir/madam
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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 by sending photos.
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Dr. Manas Chopra
Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello dear. Kindly share the pictures of the affected nail for accurate diagnosis and treatment
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For best results, consult online
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Dr. Parul Garg
Dermatologist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Seems to be paronychia .. need to see pics to comment further
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Consult online
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Wear gloves during washing clothes , utensils . Use dove soap. Apply coconut oil
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Dr. Nidhi Patel
Dermatologist
5 yrs exp
Vadodara
Need to see the lesion
Cannot comment without looking at it
Kindly do a online consultation with a dermatologist for the same
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