i had a hang nail on my thumb and i pulled it off, it bled a little and i figured it would heal on its own. two day later it was really sensative and red, i put some disinfecting spray on it and some antibiotic cream, but it is still infected and is very sensative, its getting to the point that i where it hurts if any pressure is put on it at all and it hurts just to pick things up with it
2006-11-15 01:17:59 · 4 answers · asked by aj 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
What you need to do is squeeze it and get the puss out of it, then clean it with hydrogen peroxide and apply a topical antibiotic cream.
If you can't take the pain of squeezing it, try preparing a cup of hot water (hot as you can stand keeping your finger in) and adding about 2-3 tablespoons of salt. Soak you thumb in this for 20 minutes several times a day., dry and bandage with the antibiotic cream.
2006-11-15 01:40:23 · answer #1 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep cleaning it with hydrogen peroxide, neosporin and apply clean bandage to prevent further infection.
2006-11-15 09:21:40 · answer #2 · answered by Maggie67 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you may need a antibiotic
you may not
you just tore the nail
that was too deep
it needs time to heal
keep neosporin on it
it will stay sore for a few days
2006-11-15 09:23:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to a doctor so they can fix it.
2006-11-15 09:20:50 · answer #4 · answered by Jer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋