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How Can Staph Infection On The Toe Be Treated?
I had an ingrown toenail removed about 4 weeks ago. The practioner swabbed it and it came back staph I took around of Cipro and the toe seemed to get better, but my toe is still very very se sitive . Its not red and no drainage but still sensitive. Could there still be staff?
Wed, 28 Mar 2018
Hello,
As you already took antibiotic tablet ciprofloxacin and now no discharge, it's a good sign. Complete the course of the antibiotic. The sensitivity of toe will recover within the next four to five days. Do regular dressing. Keep that part clean. Use Neosporin H powder locally. You can take tablet aceclofenac for pain. I will suggest you review here with detailed history or consult with the surgeon.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale
As you already took antibiotic tablet ciprofloxacin and now no discharge, it's a good sign. Complete the course of the antibiotic. The sensitivity of toe will recover within the next four to five days. Do regular dressing. Keep that part clean. Use Neosporin H powder locally. You can take tablet aceclofenac for pain. I will suggest you review here with detailed history or consult with the surgeon.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale
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