Went camping and tripped over a rock, fell and dirt and muck got stuck deep under my thumbnail. I cut the nail down and got some out, but there is still some dirt stuck underneath. Do I need to make a doctor's appointment or is continual application of bactine/hydrogen peroxide, etc., good enough?
2006-08-14 05:38:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
As long as the skin isn't broken--there isn't any blood under the nail, then you should be fine. As the nail grows, the dirt will work its way closer to the tip of your finger and will come out with hand washing.
2006-08-14 05:45:03 · answer #1 · answered by Jeff and Kristi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the doctor. i done the same thing years ago when i was at school, my thumb turned various colours and hurt before i could squeeze my nail and puss would come out - gross! thats when i went to the doc and he injected under my thumb...this ultimately turned my thumb black but the infection cleared up thank god. don't wait for the puss to start coz the needle under the thumb bloody hurts - just see the doc asap!
2006-08-16 08:08:02 · answer #2 · answered by favershambles 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Soak your hand in a bowl of warm water with dawn dish detergent in it for about 10 minutes. That should loosen it up enough to get it out.
2006-08-14 05:44:40 · answer #3 · answered by דְבוֹרָה Devorah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to keep it as clean as possible but keep in mind it may never come completely clean if its under the skin
2006-08-18 05:06:40 · answer #4 · answered by ImSpoilednLoveit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. just treat it at home. the dr. office will charge u alot just to take it out, when u can do it on ur own. keep clean with soap and water, and wash it with warm water. u be okay.
2006-08-14 05:44:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using an old tooth brush if a nail brush doesn't remove it.
2006-08-14 05:45:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get to the doctor fast before your thumb rots off.
2006-08-14 05:44:27 · answer #7 · answered by Special Ethel 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
wash ur hands really good itll come out
2006-08-14 14:07:34 · answer #8 · answered by moonlightknightsprincess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep applying the peroxide, and as long as it isn't cut open, you'll be fine........Take care, hun............
2006-08-14 05:43:12 · answer #9 · answered by mizzzzthang 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as it doesn't hurt, just wait it out. otherwise, see a doctor.
2006-08-14 05:51:39 · answer #10 · answered by altgrave 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋