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Suggest Treatment For Injury And Pus In Toenail
I had a toe nail that was staring to grow in so I cut it used a file with the sharp end to hold it up and tried to file down then cut it with a nail cliper cut up to far and in the area the nail is gone and were the nail is is green puss not much but is that contagious to others will it spread on beding shower or the sponge use to clean? it dosent look to bad just curious. and it itches a bit I know stupid question but ocd mskes me worry title spread
Mon, 25 May 2015
Hello and thanks for your query.
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
based on the information provided it appears to be Ingrown Toenail.
It appears this can be managed at home, so i advice you to Soak your sore toe in warm water for 15 minutes 2 to 3 times a day, use wet cotton plug under the corner of your ingrown nail. This will help lift the nail off of the skin. Do not try to use a needle to drain the pus from your toe. This could make the infection worse.
If they do not help, you might need to see your doctor. Be sure to see a doctor if your toe gets infected. Your toe might be infected if it hurts more than it did before you tried the home treatment.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
based on the information provided it appears to be Ingrown Toenail.
It appears this can be managed at home, so i advice you to Soak your sore toe in warm water for 15 minutes 2 to 3 times a day, use wet cotton plug under the corner of your ingrown nail. This will help lift the nail off of the skin. Do not try to use a needle to drain the pus from your toe. This could make the infection worse.
If they do not help, you might need to see your doctor. Be sure to see a doctor if your toe gets infected. Your toe might be infected if it hurts more than it did before you tried the home treatment.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely
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