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Is Clindamycin Shot Necessary For Toe Infection Due To Clipping?
Well I clipped the side of my big toe and now it's infected red and swollen its better since I cut it I've been soaking in twice to three times when I can and applying Triple antibiotic ointment and anti bacterial bandages but I think I need a clindamycin shot. I am not a diabetic.
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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I am Dr Adil
It looks like a toe infection or ingrowing toe nail. Bad method of clipping the nails is one of the causes.
Remember, don't clip you nail in rounded form. Clip you nail in a straight line and don't clip the the sides which may grow inside the skin.
Diabetes is a risk factor, but it is a common problem seen in non-diabetic and young patients in the department of surgery.
The first line of treatment is topical and oral antibiotics. More commonly augmentin (amoxicillin clavulanate) is used as a first line agent.
If condition doesn't improve within 3-5 days of the use of antibiotics then surgical removal of nail is an option that is usually considered.
Usually problem solves after removal of the nail.
The nail regrows., and you should adopt the necessary precautions. Don't clip the nails in circular line, clip them in straight line.
I hope, you have got my point.
Kind Regards.
Dr Adil
Thank you for asking question.
I am Dr Adil
It looks like a toe infection or ingrowing toe nail. Bad method of clipping the nails is one of the causes.
Remember, don't clip you nail in rounded form. Clip you nail in a straight line and don't clip the the sides which may grow inside the skin.
Diabetes is a risk factor, but it is a common problem seen in non-diabetic and young patients in the department of surgery.
The first line of treatment is topical and oral antibiotics. More commonly augmentin (amoxicillin clavulanate) is used as a first line agent.
If condition doesn't improve within 3-5 days of the use of antibiotics then surgical removal of nail is an option that is usually considered.
Usually problem solves after removal of the nail.
The nail regrows., and you should adopt the necessary precautions. Don't clip the nails in circular line, clip them in straight line.
I hope, you have got my point.
Kind Regards.
Dr Adil
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