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Thumb problem due to nail
My right hand thumb has been swollen there is itching inside my thumb and it's paining also. My thumb skin has become tight. I can't move it properly.
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Hi You could be having acute paronychia. You might require oral antibiotics. See a nearby Dermatologist.
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