I'm guessing this is infected

[tiredandolderthanithought]

I've picked the skin down on my nail and I've now noticed it's really red and it feels warm. Shall I shove magnesium paste on it and see what happens?

. Paronchia I think they're called. I get them when I do the same. Gently prize the edge of the skin away from the nail and squeeze - usually brings relief. Scrupulous hygiene and a bit of antiseptic.

poor you, that loooks sore

Sorry… but I hope so. Leave it a few days then puncture it and squeeze… obviously record it. It will be glorious.

Mag sulph or just a bog standard plaster will bring it up enough for you to pierce it with a sterilised needle, so the pus has somewhere to go.

Not meaning to be the voice of doom, but keep an eye on it. Same thing on my daughter's toenail turned into sepsis.

Notably, if you start to get a temp, or the red spreads...

That's part of why I photographed it so I can see if it spreads. About to put my finger in some salt water for a bit!

sudocrem and a plaster over it while you sleep, it should help to soothe the pain, keep applying until pain eases.

This