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How Can An Infected Nail Prick Wound On The Sole Be Treated?

My 50 year old son stepped on a nail which went through the sole of his shoe while working on remodeling. He has had a reaction (hives, etc.) the one time he had a tetnus shot, and so has not sought out another one. The nail penetrated only about 1/4 inch, he came inside immediately and washed it, drenched it with peroxide, it was not deep enough to actually flow, but he did pump it a little to be sure it was open and washed out. He then put triple anti B on it and covered it with a bandage. Today it is very sore, and we had wondered if he would be in need of an antibiotic. He has soaked it in epsom salt today, and applied peroxide again, and applied triple Anti B ointment again as well. Do we need to seek emergent care?
Mon, 2 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

We will try to help you in best way possible. First of all it's sad to know what you had been going through lately. Based on the history you have shared, local antibiotics application and anti fungal application may be needed. Oral anti inflammatory drugs like acetaminophen or Ibuprofen can be used. Oral antibiotics like ciprofloxacin or coamoxiclav may also be needed. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

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How Can An Infected Nail Prick Wound On The Sole Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. We will try to help you in best way possible. First of all it s sad to know what you had been going through lately. Based on the history you have shared, local antibiotics application and anti fungal application may be needed. Oral anti inflammatory drugs like acetaminophen or Ibuprofen can be used. Oral antibiotics like ciprofloxacin or coamoxiclav may also be needed. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.