Is It An Unusual Issue To Have Two Toes?

Posted on Thu, 26 Feb 2015

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Thu, 26 Feb 2015 Answered on

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Question : hello! I have two toes that have this unusual issue. I believe it all stemmed from ingrown toenails but I've never seen one do this. Please advise.

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Topical and systemic antifungals will be the initial management.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.

I understand your concern.

You seem to have this issue either due to ingrown toe nail or a nail plate infection.

Initial treatment would be to use oral anti fungals like Fluconazole 200 mg once a day for 1 week.

This has to be followed by topical application of antibacterial cream like Soframycin 3 times a day.

Please note these drugs have to be taken under medical prescription.

We can think further only if it does not resolve with this.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (6 minutes later)

Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX Is there anything you can recommend that is available over the counter?

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
These drugs are available OTC.

Detailed Answer:
Hi .

Tab Syscan 150mg
Oit Soframycin .
Gel Voveron.

These drugs are available under medical prescription as well as over the counter.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar