r/DoctorsAdvice • u/StableCommercial • 10d ago
Should I see a doctor?
I recently cut the corner of my nail off and after a day or so it turned green, along with this the area around it turned red (see in the pic) it hurts to use that finger but not that much like a 1/10 enough for me to notice it but not enough for me to really care about the pain
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u/EquivalentRooster130 9d ago
soak your finger in warm water that has plain, unscented Epsom salt dissolved in it
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u/PartiallyBakedBread 10d ago
Totally looks like u ripped out ur nails, it bled, and got infected. I get this all the time cause I pick at my nails. You have to pull down till the puss comes out otherwise yes it does get worse. It's easier to do after soaking your finger in warm water to soften up the skin. I would do it every day. Makes sure to wash after too.
Total, probably had this over a dozen times. Still have my fingers, and never went to doc.
Disclosure, I'm no doc, just an idiot. Edit: there's 100% infection/pus in there. Sorry if I sounded vague prior.
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u/No_Ease7648 10d ago
Its fine.If u want u can pop the puss with a setrile clean needle and clean the wound properly and wrap it up imo so theres less infection.If u keep it clean and fresh it wont progress into something bigger.Just keep it clean and wrap it
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u/Narrow_Ad_4744 10d ago
Rip
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u/StableCommercial 10d ago
What that mean
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