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I just tore a hangnail off my index finger, and it was hurting for a few minutes before this clear liquid started leaking out of the spot where I tore the flesh from. There was no blood, just this liquid. Is everything okay with my finger? It tingles a little and has this numbness nearby.
Hello and welcome to HCM, Tearing of hang nail from nail beds is usually associated with soreness and blood/ tissue fluid discharge. The soreness and fluid discharge can take a couple of days to resolve. In the meanwhile keep the site clean and protect it from any kind of infection.You can apply an antibiotic ointment to prevent infection. The tingling sensation can be due to nerve irritation or related problem. You can consult your primary health care provider for clinical assessment and thus management.
Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal
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Hello and welcome to HCM, Tearing of hang nail from nail beds is usually associated with soreness and blood/ tissue fluid discharge. The soreness and fluid discharge can take a couple of days to resolve. In the meanwhile keep the site clean and protect it from any kind of infection.You can apply an antibiotic ointment to prevent infection. The tingling sensation can be due to nerve irritation or related problem. You can consult your primary health care provider for clinical assessment and thus management. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal