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My Big Toenail Has Come Unattached From My Toe .being
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Question: my big toenail has come unattached from my toe .being treated for a fungus. I was cleaning the nail w/alcohol as directed. what should I do.
Brief Answer:
You need to use antibiotics.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I see the photo you attached and the toenail has fallen and looks infected .
I believe you may need to disinfect it with povidone iodine two times a day.
You may need to use oral antibiotics also to treat the infection.
Your doctor should prescribe you antibiotics.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
You need to use antibiotics.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I see the photo you attached and the toenail has fallen and looks infected .
I believe you may need to disinfect it with povidone iodine two times a day.
You may need to use oral antibiotics also to treat the infection.
Your doctor should prescribe you antibiotics.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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