Nail gone weird after BIAB (photo attached)

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Hi, apologies for the gross photo!

I got my usual BIAB infill done last Thursday. She filed down the side of my thumb quite roughly and I remember it hurting at the time.

Anyway, I went away on holiday and my thumb got a bit swollen. I asked the pharmacist who said it was probably just a bit irritated and to soak it in salt and water. Now I’m home, I went back to the nail place to get the BIAB removed and it’s green down one side! I think it’s probably a bruise but I’m worried to be honest. It’s tender down that side and the thumb pad itself is quite swollen. It’s not agony but feels a bit throbbing like a cartoon thumb! 💥

Any thoughts? Thanks.

It just looks infected hit salty water and squeeze it out 😷

What did they suggest?

There’s nothing to squeeze. I think it’s a bruise.

The girl didn’t have a clue! She just said she hadn’t seen anything like that before but that the nail looked ok and it was more the skin itself. I should maybe have asked someone else in the shop but it was 6pm on Saturday night! I think I’ll do the salty water and see.

Looks infected to me - I can see yellow and red?

It's paronychia - don't worry, easily sorted.

This video shows you how

Looks like a greenie to me (Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria). I haven't had one myself but I believe you should disinfect and let it grow out.

I had this after a pedicure- needed antibiotics

Oh Jesus Christ!! sitting with my hand in salty water. Had to turn the YouTube video off 🫣

I wouldn't panic, but I wouldn't be going back there myself

It’s a really reputable place, but yes I’m 🤨

Haha don't stress, it's really quick and simple and you'll get immediate relief.

You are hard-core! I’m praying I won’t need to squeeze any pus, yuck! I’m going to make a saltwater compress for my thumb and sleep with it tonight.

I’ve had paronychia a few times and always have to have 10 days of really strong antibiotics as it just grows and grows and oozes lumpy green ming…… keep an eye, OP!

I had this after BIAB. Never got any better and ended up having the nail removed: pretty horrid by all accounts stick to acrylics now, much as I loved BiAB

Looks like paronychia to me too, I’m a bit of a cuticle picker so have had it loads before. Salt water and squeeze any pus out and it should clear up quickly. If the infection worsens see GP for antibiotics.

Was it from a salon or a nail bar?

It’s a proper salon/nail bar. Not a dodgy one.

iodine would work better that salt water for this, it will kill any nasties if you do have an infection