My toenails are noticeably red and streaked in color at the edges of all my toenails. They are also sore at the ends as if I had worn too small of shoes (which I haven t) I have been working out (aerobics) for the past 3 weeks everyday. i am female, 66 and been diagnosed with diabetes 5 years ago. What might be causing the red discoloration?
Hi. As per your case history you are having paronychia, my treatment advice is - 1. Don't squeeze the nail as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm cream twice daily on it. 3. Take a NSAID like ibuprofen for pain and swelling. 4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics like levofloxacin, cefadroxil and azithromycin taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Sore And Tender Toe Nails?
Hi. As per your case history you are having paronychia, my treatment advice is - 1. Don t squeeze the nail as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm cream twice daily on it. 3. Take a NSAID like ibuprofen for pain and swelling. 4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics like levofloxacin, cefadroxil and azithromycin taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.