answersLogoWhite

0


Want this question answered?

Be notified when an answer is posted

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Should you apply ice to an infected hangnail?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What do you do if your hangnail gets infected and disappears then your finger gets red and sore and hot?

Put ice on it, and it that doesn't help, take it to the doctor. They will know what to do!


Should you use ice or heat to ease the pain of an infected wisdom tooth area?

Ice


Do you ice or out a heating pad on a sore shoulder?

Usually you should apply ice for the first day or two after an acute injury and after that heat. If it is a chronic irritation apply ice after use and heat when trying to warm up and loosen up.


Ice for infected tooth?

Actually if your tooth is infected you should not use warmth only cold. Heat can cause the infection to spread making your problem much worse. Especially do not use warmth if you are experiencing bleeding or swelling. The above answer is correct not to apply cold directly to your tooth. And you can most definitely visit any emergency room for medication. Infected teeth are very serious and could cause very serious problems.


Can E coli be spread by ice cream?

I believe yes, it could travel from the infected cow to its nipples, then made into ice-cream from the infected milk that the cow produces.


What if your salt and ice burn gets infected?

go to a specialist


What chemical substance should we apply when an ant bites?

Examples: ethanol, vinegar, salt, aspirin, ice erc.


How is a red back spider bite treated?

Apply ice and apply pressure


What should yo do if you think your lip piercing is infected?

don't take out the bar/ring, but i find ibuprofen and sucking on ice helps calm infections, or at least any swelling. if it's still infected, i'd go to the place you got the piercing to ask the person who pierced it for you, as they are professionals they should have good advice for you


How do you reduce sewlling?

Apply ice on the swelld part


How do you get rid of swelling in the forehead?

Apply an ice pack.


What to do for a curling iron burn?

only apply ice!