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Will Neosporin Suffice In Case Of Yellow Drainage From An Ingrown Nail?
Have ingrown toenail.it had yellow drainage a week ago, have been on warm soaks and neosporin since then.the swelling has come down a bit and yday I started applying soframycin. It is getting better but I am not sure if there is an abscess. What must I do. I can't take oral antibiotics as I am breastfeeding
Sat, 24 May 2014
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An abscess is a collection of pus which is definitively treated by a small incision to encourage drainage along with antibiotics.
If the swelling and other evidence of infection is improving then you can consider monitoring it for now.
If there is no further improvement or the symptoms worsen then you should consider visiting your doctor.
There are some oral antibiotics that can be used in breastfeeding if this is what is needed.
I hope this helps
An abscess is a collection of pus which is definitively treated by a small incision to encourage drainage along with antibiotics.
If the swelling and other evidence of infection is improving then you can consider monitoring it for now.
If there is no further improvement or the symptoms worsen then you should consider visiting your doctor.
There are some oral antibiotics that can be used in breastfeeding if this is what is needed.
I hope this helps
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