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Swelling on multiple fingers near nails
My mother is 50 years in age. She frequently has this swelling on her multiple fingers beside her nail(pictures attached).
Symptoms:-
1. Swelling beside finger and pus gets filled and it pains.
2. Swelling usually develops into infection when comes in contact with soap/detergent .
3. When detergent is not used infection is cured but swelling is there for long period of time.
4. This is occurring from past 6 months.
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She is suffering from chronic paronychia. Fungal infection might be associated with it.
Next Steps
consult a dermatologist for detail prescription.
Health Tips
avoid wetting your hands, keep them dry, wear gloves while washing dishes and clothes, apply mositurizer after every hand wash
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Don't worry...you are suffering from nail fungus causing this problem.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription
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