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Suggest Treatment For Stubbed Toe And Loose And White Nail
Hi. I stubbed my toe (one next to big toe) it gushed blood and I could tell nail was lifting. I bandaged and cleaned it. The next day (today) I notice it s like split open underneath the skin below my toenail and the nail is all white and loose. Any advice?
Thu, 6 Jun 2019
Hello,
The damaged nail has to be removed, if it is left behind it can cause severe infection.
Consult a general surgeon and it can be removed under local anesthesia. An antibiotic cover also required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
The damaged nail has to be removed, if it is left behind it can cause severe infection.
Consult a general surgeon and it can be removed under local anesthesia. An antibiotic cover also required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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