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Suggest Treatment For Ingrown Toe Nail

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Question : I have an ingrown toe nail on my big toe. There is erythema and pain. No fluctuance or access seen. What antibiotic would you suggest? I am allergic to sulfa.
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Amox

Detailed Answer:
HI.
Thanks for your query.
Read and understood that you have an ingrowing toe nail with infection as said by the erythema and the pain .
You may please take Amoxycillin, and need a prescription for this.
You also can apply liquid povidone iodine locally to make the area sterile.
Also take some anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen if it suits you.

I hope this answers your query.
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Suggest Treatment For Ingrown Toe Nail

Brief Answer: Amox Detailed Answer: HI. Thanks for your query. Read and understood that you have an ingrowing toe nail with infection as said by the erythema and the pain . You may please take Amoxycillin, and need a prescription for this. You also can apply liquid povidone iodine locally to make the area sterile. Also take some anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen if it suits you. I hope this answers your query.