Have Toenail Fungus. Cut A Bit Of Toe Nail. Noticed Bleeding. Put Hydrogen Peroxide. Should I Be Worried?

Posted on Thu, 13 Jun 2013

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Question : Hello. I have toenail fungus. I was cutting my toenails yesterday and accidently cut a little too far in the nail bed (this is the toe with the nail fungus). It is a very small puncture with very little bleeding. I put some hydrogen peroxide on it. Do I need to be concerned about the toenail fungus causing some type of complication to the cut on the toe?

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (-4 hours later)

Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for your query.
The open toe cut could cause complications to the existing toenail fungus.
The fungal infection could disseminate ( spread ) through the bloodstream.
You would do better to see a Physician, and treat the fungus promptly.
Take care.

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