Yesterday it happened to me the weirdest thing ever. My nail got all red and swollen and some puss has formed under it. It hurts now and I can feel the warmth. I showed it to my friend and she told me her mom had the same problem and that this is called something like acute paranychia. I would like to know what caused this and how I can make it go away! Thx
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In most cases it is due to Staph bacteria germs. You need to visit a doctor to have it checked and then prescribed something. In cases of mild infections, it can be treated with soaks and antibiotic cream, but most cases are treated with oral antibiotics. You said there is puss around your nail. If they are like pockets of puss, they will have to be lanced. Acute paronychia usually clears completely in a few days, and it usually doesn’t happen again.
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