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Originally Posted by rclayton4 had a hang nail get infected got the puss out but now still red and swollen and sensitive and numb but not as bad as when puss was there. want reddness and swelling gone have only been using hot salty water. any other suggestions |
This is called paronychia and because it is an actual medical condition you should make an appointment with your doctor. You may think you have gotten all of the pus (bacteria) out but since you are still feeling numbness, there is more than likely still pus in the area. You will need to be on an antibiotic to get rid of the infection.
The doctor will numb the finger with some spray and just scratch the surface of the finger and squeeze any remaining fluid out. The warm water soaks about 4 times a day is a good idea and will bring anything else to the surface, but squeezing and soaking alone will not cure the infection. And you do not want a little infection spreading, especially into your hand. I hope this helps.
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