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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Infection In Left Big Toe

The top left corner of my left big toe has been continuously oozing a smelly, brown discharge and there is a lump growing on the edge. It has been painful but it seems to be wearing off since I started soaking it in disinfectant. What is it, is it dangerous and/or what should I do about it? Please help me!!!!!
Thu, 19 Feb 2015
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Hi
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I have gone through your query. Your problem is most likely due to ingrown nail and infection. Fungal and bacterial infection can coexist in this. Ointments with combination of Nystatin+ Neomycin+ Gramicidin+ Triamcinolone acetonide (Panderm) for local application after antiseptic wash is helpful. But if swelling persist then incision and drainage of pus if present will be required. You should cut the nails in proper fashion. Don't cut it deeply or so much into edges. Cut only the superficial part. Also keep your toes dry. These all measures help to get rid off this condition.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Infection In Left Big Toe

Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query. Your problem is most likely due to ingrown nail and infection. Fungal and bacterial infection can coexist in this. Ointments with combination of Nystatin+ Neomycin+ Gramicidin+ Triamcinolone acetonide (Panderm) for local application after antiseptic wash is helpful. But if swelling persist then incision and drainage of pus if present will be required. You should cut the nails in proper fashion. Don t cut it deeply or so much into edges. Cut only the superficial part. Also keep your toes dry. These all measures help to get rid off this condition. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.