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Suggest Treatment For Damaged Skin Near The Nails
Question: Hello! I recently got my nails done today and the nail tech cut me twice. I just wanted to make sure the cut looks okay and it wont become infected.
Brief Answer:
This cut is not infected.
Detailed Answer:
Hello! I have been through your question.
Related your concern I have seen carefully the pictures and I think that the cut looks okay and not infected for the moment.
Furthermore since that there is a damaged skin (cut) exist the risk of infection.
But in your case because the wound is small and the edges are close together the closure is not needed but you should only wash the cut with water and soap and keep it clean.
As well I need to know about your tetanus vaccination history .
Yous should know that an infected cut become more painful, instead of gradually improving,look red around the skin edges and may feel warm or hot and look swollen with yellow material (pus) which may be smelly. If this happen you should meet a doctor for further evaluation.
I hope my answer helps you.
I wish you a quick recovery.
Regards.
This cut is not infected.
Detailed Answer:
Hello! I have been through your question.
Related your concern I have seen carefully the pictures and I think that the cut looks okay and not infected for the moment.
Furthermore since that there is a damaged skin (cut) exist the risk of infection.
But in your case because the wound is small and the edges are close together the closure is not needed but you should only wash the cut with water and soap and keep it clean.
As well I need to know about your tetanus vaccination history .
Yous should know that an infected cut become more painful, instead of gradually improving,look red around the skin edges and may feel warm or hot and look swollen with yellow material (pus) which may be smelly. If this happen you should meet a doctor for further evaluation.
I hope my answer helps you.
I wish you a quick recovery.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I am up to date on all my tenatus shots and vaccines. Ill also monitor the cut for the next few days and clean it
Brief Answer:
So, there is no need for tetanus immunoglobulin.
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you writing back in healthcaremagic.
I am sorry for my late response.
So, based on the above mentioned fact (up to date of tetanus shot) I think that is not necessary to take tetanus immunoglobulin and you should clean and monitor your cut for the next few days.
I hope my answer helps you.
I wish you a quick recovery.
Regards.
So, there is no need for tetanus immunoglobulin.
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you writing back in healthcaremagic.
I am sorry for my late response.
So, based on the above mentioned fact (up to date of tetanus shot) I think that is not necessary to take tetanus immunoglobulin and you should clean and monitor your cut for the next few days.
I hope my answer helps you.
I wish you a quick recovery.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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