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What Should I Do As It Is Taking Long Time For Healing?

I cut my nails and after extra skin came out its wet/ scabby has pain and developed an odor and when I touch a certain spot some type of thick liquid comes out. I'm scared I might have diabetes because of how long its taking to heal (a week) what should I do?
posted on Sat, 22 Feb 2014
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Hi there,

Thanks for your query.

Bacterial infection has seeped into the deeper layers of the skin beneath the nail, leading to abscess formation. The fluid which seeps out is apparently pus.

Therefore, you immediately need a course of antibiotics to cure the infection.
It will NOT heal on its own. Neither is it an indication of underlying / undiagnosed diabetes.

Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me and will prescribe a suitable antibiotic in appropriate doses.

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Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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What Should I Do As It Is Taking Long Time For Healing?

Hi there, Thanks for your query. Bacterial infection has seeped into the deeper layers of the skin beneath the nail, leading to abscess formation. The fluid which seeps out is apparently pus. Therefore, you immediately need a course of antibiotics to cure the infection. It will NOT heal on its own. Neither is it an indication of underlying / undiagnosed diabetes. Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me and will prescribe a suitable antibiotic in appropriate doses. If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries. Take care Dr. Rakesh Karanwal