Hi, I Had My Big Toe Biopsy For Cancer About

Posted on Wed, 1 Jan 2020

Question: Hi, I had my big toe biopsy for cancer about 3 weeks ago. It was negative. I have a bandage on the toe while it is healing.

The area between the toe has started to peel for a few days. The peeling is moving towards the biopsy area. How do I stop the peeling from reaching the biopsy site? I think this may cause a problems.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please give additional information and post clear photographs.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood the concerns.
Please post fresh, clear and focused photos as these help a lot for on-the-spot diagnosis.
Any associated medical problems like diabetes, any medications? Please give details.

Dr T Chandrakant.
General Surgeon.

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Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (29 hours later)

Hi, thanks for your message. I do not have diabetes.

I was able to see my family doctor yesterday. My Doctor states that the toe is healing okay. He stated that I can remove the bandage. Thanks

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As detailed.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
Good that your Doctor has said that the healing is good.
Please do not pull the pealing part of skin, let is fall off.
Photos would have helped me more, please post if possible.

Take are and ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.

With Regards.
Dr T Chandrakant.

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