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Thumb nail( hand) removal.
Thumb nail is damaged. Half nail has regrown. Need to remove the remaining old nail.please advise. Thanks!
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Dr. Akhil Sardesai
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Mumbai
Dear patient
Have you developed a pus or abscess under the nail? In that case you’ll need antibiotics. Meet a general surgeon for removal of the nail.
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General surgeon consult
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