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What Causes Redness, Swelling And Cracking In Toe?
Question: I am a 31 year old female. when I woke up 2
days ago, my second toe was red and swollen. wasn't bruised. now it is still red, not as swollen, but almost looks bumpy. also cracks when I walk but it is not painful. is it broken?
days ago, my second toe was red and swollen. wasn't bruised. now it is still red, not as swollen, but almost looks bumpy. also cracks when I walk but it is not painful. is it broken?
Brief Answer:
Combination of oral and topical antifungal agents
Detailed Answer:
Hello , welcome to HCM.
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It's looking like a fungal infection of nail known as paronychia.
It's a mild infection hence you don't have pain.
I treat such cases with a combination of oral and topical antifungal agents like Tablet Fluconazole and Clotrimazole cream.
These are safe and effective but should not be used in pregnancy.
You can try it in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Combination of oral and topical antifungal agents
Detailed Answer:
Hello , welcome to HCM.
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It's looking like a fungal infection of nail known as paronychia.
It's a mild infection hence you don't have pain.
I treat such cases with a combination of oral and topical antifungal agents like Tablet Fluconazole and Clotrimazole cream.
These are safe and effective but should not be used in pregnancy.
You can try it in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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