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Can Fucidin Help Cure Wound On Toe After A Nail Fall Off?
Can I use fucidin ointment on an open wound on my toe nail bed? Nail was removed 6 weeks ago. Have had 3 courses of antibiotics (2x flucloxicillin and 1 X clindomycin). Now toe is becoming hot and red again and nail bed oozing. I don t want more oral antibiotics if can be avoided. Thank you.
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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if there's pus collection then the local treatments won't help much. Systemic antibiotics would be required. If there's a big collection then drainage would be also required. You'd better consult a general surgeon to assess your toe before proceeding to any treatment option. Avoid using antibiotics without a prescription because you may induce resistant bacteria.
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if there's pus collection then the local treatments won't help much. Systemic antibiotics would be required. If there's a big collection then drainage would be also required. You'd better consult a general surgeon to assess your toe before proceeding to any treatment option. Avoid using antibiotics without a prescription because you may induce resistant bacteria.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
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