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My Big Toenail Has Come Unattached From My Toe .being

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Posted on Mon, 6 Jul 2020
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.
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
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.
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My Big Toenail Has Come Unattached From My Toe .being

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.