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I Had A Fungal Nail Removed About 2 Weeks Ago.
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Sun, 13 Oct 2019
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Question : I had a fungal nail removed about 2 weeks ago. Is this the waynit should look growing back?I have been keeping a bandaid on it and putting neosporin on it onceva day. Is there anything else I should do? Will the nail grow back normal?
I had a fungal nail removed about 2 weeks ago. Is this the waynit should look growing back?I have been keeping a bandaid on it and putting neosporin on it onceva day. Is there anything else I should do? Will the nail grow back normal?
Brief Answer:
may need to keep uncovered to reduce heat
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
if the nail bed is dry, then you may not want to keep it covered because this would keep the area hot and prone to infection.
If there is continued evidence of a nail bed bacterial infection- swelling, increased redness, pain, discharge, increased warmth- then the neosporin should definitely be continued
You may want to consider the use of a topical anti fungal for 2 to 3 weeks since it was a fungal infection that caused the issues eg ketoconazole, econazole, clotrimazole, miconazole.
An oral antifungal is also an option as well.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
may need to keep uncovered to reduce heat
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
if the nail bed is dry, then you may not want to keep it covered because this would keep the area hot and prone to infection.
If there is continued evidence of a nail bed bacterial infection- swelling, increased redness, pain, discharge, increased warmth- then the neosporin should definitely be continued
You may want to consider the use of a topical anti fungal for 2 to 3 weeks since it was a fungal infection that caused the issues eg ketoconazole, econazole, clotrimazole, miconazole.
An oral antifungal is also an option as well.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
may need to keep uncovered to reduce heat
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
if the nail bed is dry, then you may not want to keep it covered because this would keep the area hot and prone to infection.
If there is continued evidence of a nail bed bacterial infection- swelling, increased redness, pain, discharge, increased warmth- then the neosporin should definitely be continued
You may want to consider the use of a topical anti fungal for 2 to 3 weeks since it was a fungal infection that caused the issues eg ketoconazole, econazole, clotrimazole, miconazole.
An oral antifungal is also an option as well.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
may need to keep uncovered to reduce heat
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
if the nail bed is dry, then you may not want to keep it covered because this would keep the area hot and prone to infection.
If there is continued evidence of a nail bed bacterial infection- swelling, increased redness, pain, discharge, increased warmth- then the neosporin should definitely be continued
You may want to consider the use of a topical anti fungal for 2 to 3 weeks since it was a fungal infection that caused the issues eg ketoconazole, econazole, clotrimazole, miconazole.
An oral antifungal is also an option as well.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Should I keep it covered until I check with my Dr. which won%E2%80%99t be until Tuesday or should I uncover now? Didyou seeattached picture?
Should I keep it covered until I check with my Dr. which won%E2%80%99t be until Tuesday or should I uncover now? Didyou seeattached picture?
Brief Answer:
if uncomfortable can definitely wait
Detailed Answer:
HI
The picture is not attached to this question, may have been attached to a previous question, can try to resend
Most lesions are left uncovered if minor to allow air to circulate but if you are uncomfortable with that idea, can definitely wait till you see your doctor
if uncomfortable can definitely wait
Detailed Answer:
HI
The picture is not attached to this question, may have been attached to a previous question, can try to resend
Most lesions are left uncovered if minor to allow air to circulate but if you are uncomfortable with that idea, can definitely wait till you see your doctor
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
if uncomfortable can definitely wait
Detailed Answer:
HI
The picture is not attached to this question, may have been attached to a previous question, can try to resend
Most lesions are left uncovered if minor to allow air to circulate but if you are uncomfortable with that idea, can definitely wait till you see your doctor
if uncomfortable can definitely wait
Detailed Answer:
HI
The picture is not attached to this question, may have been attached to a previous question, can try to resend
Most lesions are left uncovered if minor to allow air to circulate but if you are uncomfortable with that idea, can definitely wait till you see your doctor
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
The picture is attached now? Do you think the nail will be normal once it grows back?
The picture is attached now? Do you think the nail will be normal once it grows back?
Brief Answer:
should heal ok
Detailed Answer:
Hi
yes the image can be seen now
Should be, complete resolution occurs in most cases, based on the image, should consider the oral instead of the topical antifungal, to make sure that everything heals well
Your doctor would be able to prescribe one for you- terbinafine, fluconazole, itraconazole
should heal ok
Detailed Answer:
Hi
yes the image can be seen now
Should be, complete resolution occurs in most cases, based on the image, should consider the oral instead of the topical antifungal, to make sure that everything heals well
Your doctor would be able to prescribe one for you- terbinafine, fluconazole, itraconazole
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
should heal ok
Detailed Answer:
Hi
yes the image can be seen now
Should be, complete resolution occurs in most cases, based on the image, should consider the oral instead of the topical antifungal, to make sure that everything heals well
Your doctor would be able to prescribe one for you- terbinafine, fluconazole, itraconazole
should heal ok
Detailed Answer:
Hi
yes the image can be seen now
Should be, complete resolution occurs in most cases, based on the image, should consider the oral instead of the topical antifungal, to make sure that everything heals well
Your doctor would be able to prescribe one for you- terbinafine, fluconazole, itraconazole
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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