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I had an ingrown nail, or hang nail, and i cut it out. Now my finger is swollen and very sore. What do i do?


Posted by lcolon

 
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Soak the whole hand in warm water for 20 minutes every day, 2 to 3 times a day. If the nail is infected you may need to soak it in an antibiotic liquid.

Check with a doctor, you may have infection.

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