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Suggest Remedies For Infected Hangnail Of The Left Ring Finger That Is Swollen

I went to the doctor yesterday and for an infected hang nail. It is my left ring finger and it is all swollen at the top of the finger and purple and red, however close to the nail it is green. She put me on an antibiotic called cephalexin 500mg two in the morning and two at night. Ive had two doses so far and ive soaked my finger in warm water, warm epsome salt water, and made a past of baking soda and epsome salt and let it sit for about an hour. It is still huge and hot ive tried to pop it and nothing will come out. The nail is starting to pull away from the finger now. Also starting to lose feeling in the finger. What should I do?
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello!
I have been through your question.
Related your concern I think this is an infected hang nail and usually should be treated as soon as possible. You should start antibiotic and apply some home treatments as you have done, but you have to wait for 3-4 days to see the first local improvement.What I suggest for this situation (lose feeling in the finger) is to meet your doctor and may need to drain the infected area and to take a sample of pus ( lab examination).
I hope my answer help you.
I wish you a quick recovery.
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Suggest Remedies For Infected Hangnail Of The Left Ring Finger That Is Swollen

Hello! I have been through your question. Related your concern I think this is an infected hang nail and usually should be treated as soon as possible. You should start antibiotic and apply some home treatments as you have done, but you have to wait for 3-4 days to see the first local improvement.What I suggest for this situation (lose feeling in the finger) is to meet your doctor and may need to drain the infected area and to take a sample of pus ( lab examination). I hope my answer help you. I wish you a quick recovery.