An ingrown nail, however, is a medical condition ... as a body's response to infection), it may need to be drained. Draining ...

Dr Mbuthia notes that healthcare providers treat paronychia with antibiotics to kill the infection also drain pus (thick ... The infection is only in the nail fold and doesn't extend deeper ...

My finger was so hot, it turned red," Wambui ... providers treat paronychia with antibiotics to kill the infection also drain pus (thick, infectious fluid that builds up around a wound).

Ulceration and infection are considered complications. Additional complications of a myxoid cyst include: Nail loss Rupture .