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Does A Hole In Discolored Nail Post Cutting It From Cuticle Suggest Infection?
I have a thumbnail that was cut into from the cuticle, cutting the quick. There are signs of growth. There is a hole in the discolored nail and a smell that is only noticeable when very close (in contact) to the nail. Is it infected and if so, can I soak it to help?
HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, chances of infection is fairly enough and this need to be ruled out and if found like that then better to try antibiotic and best drug would be "Tab Amoxicillin with Clavulanic acid" twice in day, dose need to be adjusted according to age and gender, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.
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Does A Hole In Discolored Nail Post Cutting It From Cuticle Suggest Infection?
HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, chances of infection is fairly enough and this need to be ruled out and if found like that then better to try antibiotic and best drug would be Tab Amoxicillin with Clavulanic acid twice in day, dose need to be adjusted according to age and gender, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.