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How Can Swelling And Numbness Around The Toenail Be Treated?
I had ingrown toenail surgery a few days ago where the nail bed on the side were removed aswell as the ingrown toenails. This was 4 days ago. My toe still is sore swollen red numb and has blisters on the beginig of my toe where the foot part starts why will this be
Mon, 6 Aug 2018
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I reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It looks like you toe is infected.
You should clean and disinfect the wound and put a sterile gauze every day. You should use an antibiotics ointment such tetracycline.
Maybe oral antibiotics are needed.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
I reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It looks like you toe is infected.
You should clean and disinfect the wound and put a sterile gauze every day. You should use an antibiotics ointment such tetracycline.
Maybe oral antibiotics are needed.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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