Nail infections and fungal nail infections
You may require more treatment methods for nail infections than other factors responsible for nail pain. You can use an over-the-counter antibacterial cream on and around affected areas of the nail and finger to treat pain caused by bacterial infections. You can use over-the-counter antifungal cream to treat fungal nail infections. If the infection is severe, you may need to visit your doctor for more potent antifungal drugs or antibiotics.
Conclusion
In most cases, nail pain does not come with life threatening symptoms. With over-the-counter drugs, you can reduce any pain and discomfort. However, you may have to visit your healthcare provider to prescribe a more potent treatment in severe cases. It also helps always to keep your nails healthy and avoid biting them to prevent injuries, which can lead to infection.
References
[1] https://www.verywellhealth.com/clubbing-of-fingers-914776
[2] https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nail-problems/
[3] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/17669-muscle-pain
[4] https://www.healthline.com/health/dry-skin
[5] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ingrown-toenails/symptoms-causes/syc-20355903
[6] https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/nail-infections.html