Good afternoon, My index finger is swollen and painful to the touch aorund the nail. I have been told that it could be an ingorwn nail. there is a yellow pussy looking patch growing on my finger along the nail. (right hand by the way). I am a diabetic, so should I attempt to drain the puss myself or should I seek medical treatment right away?
helloIndiabetics, the proneness to infection is there especially if blood sugar not regulated well. In growing nail and pus means infection and minor Chat Doctor.  You may be advised antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines. It should be