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How To Treat A Discharging Toenail With Fungus?

I have a fungus on my left toenail due to polishing it about a month ago, I use tea tree oil and now the toenail fall off, then I use neosporin ointment and now I have a discharge on both side of my toe I do plan to see my doctor in a few days but until now what do I need to do to stop the discharge.
Mon, 25 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from Onchomycosis that is fungal infection of toenail and it is the cause for loss of toenail as well as discharge from the sides of the toe..
As you are having a fungal infection, then applying Neosporin will not help because it can treat bacterial infection and not fungus..
You should consult a General Physician or a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can do a clinical examination and also advise you culture of the discharge to confirm for the exact cause of infection as such symptoms can be seen in bacterial infection also..
In case if fungal infection is ruled out as the cause you can be advised to apply anti-fungal ointments or lotions..
You can be advised to take oral antibiotics like Terbinafine, Itraconazole, Fluconazole etc..
You can also be advised to apply medicated nail polishes..
Snakeroot extract and tea tree oil application can also help..
Keep the area clean and dry to prevent spread of infection..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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How To Treat A Discharging Toenail With Fungus?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from Onchomycosis that is fungal infection of toenail and it is the cause for loss of toenail as well as discharge from the sides of the toe.. As you are having a fungal infection, then applying Neosporin will not help because it can treat bacterial infection and not fungus.. You should consult a General Physician or a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can do a clinical examination and also advise you culture of the discharge to confirm for the exact cause of infection as such symptoms can be seen in bacterial infection also.. In case if fungal infection is ruled out as the cause you can be advised to apply anti-fungal ointments or lotions.. You can be advised to take oral antibiotics like Terbinafine, Itraconazole, Fluconazole etc.. You can also be advised to apply medicated nail polishes.. Snakeroot extract and tea tree oil application can also help.. Keep the area clean and dry to prevent spread of infection.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.