Swelling with pus near finger nail

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I might have cut a little more while cutting my finger nail. Now its swelled and paining adn pus has formed

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Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatologist 19 yrs exp Gurgaon

please upload the pictures of affected area for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

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Dr. Shruti Jadhav Devershi Dermatologist 10 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shruti Jadhav Devershi

Dermatologist 10 yrs exp Pune

Hello, Yes this sounds like an infection of the nail fold. You will need an antibiotics course. More over, you will need to consult a doctor online/in person for the same.

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Do not try to self medicate. Do not delay treatment. Get in touch with a Doctor as soon as possible.

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