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Suggest Treatment For Bruised Fungal Infection On Toenail

Posted on Tue, 21 Jul 2015

Question: my big toenail is bruised and white and ha come away from the nail bed at the left side. I've tried many treatments for fungal nail infections from the pharmacy but none have worked so far. Any advice?

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could you pls attach clear images of the affected region

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. If you do not mind could you attach images of the toenail in speaking for my examination

In some cases of a fungal nail infection, we decide to surgically remove the toe nail and later follow it up with a list of medications. This has also been proven to help so if at all your doctor and you can agree to this, then please go ahead with surgical removal.

Please do not hesitate to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Shoaib Khan (16 hours later)

Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It seems as though surgical removal would be the best option

Detailed Answer:
Hello once again ma'am.

If I were your doctor I would choose surgical removal of the toenail. This is a simple out-patient procedure after which you can head home and get your rest at home itself. Please do consider speaking to your doctor regarding the same.

I wish you loads of luck. Do keep in touch.

Best wishes.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar