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Suggest Treatment For Nail Bed Infection Of Finger Nail

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Posted on Mon, 6 Jul 2015
Question: I'm attaching a picture of my son's finger.He is in the Navy and in Australia at this time.Medical is closed until Monday and he is asking me if he should go to a hospital.Any advise would be helpful.
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Nail bed infection most likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM.

I have gone through your query and picture. His problem is most likely nail bed infection. It looks like there is collection of puss. It should be drained by a small incision. If he can't go to hospital then he can put a small incision with clean blade and ooze out the puss. After that can apply glycerine magsulf and betadine ointment.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Nail Bed Infection Of Finger Nail

Brief Answer: Nail bed infection most likely. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query and picture. His problem is most likely nail bed infection. It looks like there is collection of puss. It should be drained by a small incision. If he can't go to hospital then he can put a small incision with clean blade and ooze out the puss. After that can apply glycerine magsulf and betadine ointment. Let me know if anything not clear. I am happy to help you. Thanks.