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Is It Safe To Use Spiritus Aethilicus (96) On An Infected Toe?
I'm 18 years old, 174cm, 56kg. No diabetes or anything that makes my immune system weaker.
I hit my smallest toe the other day and it started showing angular motion as if the nail is only held down to the toe by a corner or the nail. I think there was some pus, but i think i pushed it all out (white/colorless fluid). Now the nail is held by dry blood. I'm thinking of cleaning the toe to prevent infections and to get a better look at it. Is it OK to clean it with spiritus aethilicus (96)?
I hit my smallest toe the other day and it started showing angular motion as if the nail is only held down to the toe by a corner or the nail. I think there was some pus, but i think i pushed it all out (white/colorless fluid). Now the nail is held by dry blood. I'm thinking of cleaning the toe to prevent infections and to get a better look at it. Is it OK to clean it with spiritus aethilicus (96)?
Wed, 1 Apr 2015
Hello, and thank you for the question.
I would suggest you to use a product which is more efficient than spiritus aethilicus. I would recommend you to use Betadine 10% cutaneous solution which is an antiseptic solution. This product is active against Gram + and Gram -, fungi, protozoa, yeasts and some viruses. The soulution forms a protective film that helps antiseptic action.
Best regards!
I would suggest you to use a product which is more efficient than spiritus aethilicus. I would recommend you to use Betadine 10% cutaneous solution which is an antiseptic solution. This product is active against Gram + and Gram -, fungi, protozoa, yeasts and some viruses. The soulution forms a protective film that helps antiseptic action.
Best regards!
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