What shall I do for broken nail bed?

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I have seen your query and images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems that you are suffering from paronychiawith ingrown nails. Paronychia is an infection around a fingernail. In your case, since you are suffering from last six years, it looks like chronic paronychia, which is usually caused by a fungal infection. It can get investigated either through gram staining or culture to rule out bacteria or Potassium hydroxide smear to rule out fungal infection. In case of soft tissue swelling, the infection may resolve with warm soaks of three to four times daily. But, if an abscess has developed, then incision and drainage must be performed. For pain, I suggest oral antibiotics like Augmentin 625 mg thrice daily (combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) if not sensitive to penicillin group. Also, I suggest a topical Fusidic acid cream and Clotrimazole or Sebifine ointment (Terbinafine) twice daily for five days. For nail plate abnormality, I suggest tablet Fluconazole once weekly for six months. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicine with consent. Do cut your nail from side as side nails once grow will pinch the skin and cause recurrent problem. Also, avoid prolonged contact of your hand with water.

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You can use warm normal saline or mix a little bit of salt in the warm water.