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What Causes Peeling Nails With Pain And Swelling?
Question: Big toe is swollen and peeling at the nail...painful to touch. Toe nail doesn't look ingrown. No symptoms of athlete's foot.
Brief Answer:
An ingrown toe nail.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have seen the image attached. It looks like an ingrown toe nail. There is an infection in the area that is causing pain and swelling. This needs proper oral antibiotics for treatment. Doing a hot compress will help in reducing the pain.
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
An ingrown toe nail.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have seen the image attached. It looks like an ingrown toe nail. There is an infection in the area that is causing pain and swelling. This needs proper oral antibiotics for treatment. Doing a hot compress will help in reducing the pain.
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
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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