This Is My First Time Using This Serving. But I

Posted on Thu, 16 Jan 2020

Question: This is my first time using this serving. But i am hoping to get an answer whether or not my toe is infected. or showing signs of infection. 2 days ago i cut the skin around what felt like an ingrown toenail. it bled for a moment but i have been soaking in epsom salt. how long do these types of cuts usually take to heal?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is not infected.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in "Ask a Doctor".
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I have seen carefully your picture and I think that till the moment there is no inflammation signs (redness, oedema and pain) it is not infected.
I think this type of cut needs 3 -4 days to get heal.
As well based on the picture I think that you you have a fungal infection in this toenail.

Hope I have answered your query.
Feel free to ask me further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (30 minutes later)

Thank you for your response. I do have a fungal infection on this toe, and using OTC medicine for it. How often would I use neosporin on the cut? Should I leave it covered or uncovered?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (26 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Neosporine can be applied up to 3 times each day.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in "Ask a a Doctor".
I am sorry for my late response.

You should know that neosporine can be applied up to 3 times each day, and you can clean and cover the wound with a sterile bandage every time you use it.

Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T