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What Does Ulcer Type Sore On The Toe Indicate?
Question: I have a n ulcer type sore between the small toe and the one next to it. It is round and hard with a small dark hole in the center. It is painful and my toe is red. I have had it for about 6 weeks.
I DO NOT HAVE DIABETES. I HAVE ALSO BEEN SOAKING MY FOOT IN WARM EPSON SALTS TWICE PER DAY.
I DO NOT HAVE DIABETES. I HAVE ALSO BEEN SOAKING MY FOOT IN WARM EPSON SALTS TWICE PER DAY.
Brief Answer:
Can be a fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
You have a chronic sore in the foot. Since there is a black hole in the center, a fungal infection is possible. You can get a swab culture of the ulcer area done and start with oral antibiotics accordingly. Proper cleaning and debridement of the wound will also help in early healing.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be a fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
You have a chronic sore in the foot. Since there is a black hole in the center, a fungal infection is possible. You can get a swab culture of the ulcer area done and start with oral antibiotics accordingly. Proper cleaning and debridement of the wound will also help in early healing.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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