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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Redness In Toes
My little toe is red and more swelled up than yesterday. When I lay down barefoot it feels fine but then when I get up to walk it is very painful for awhile until it loosens up and then I can walk ok. The redness started right in the crack between my toes and now covers the whole first toe and part of the second. can I soak it with something?
Mon, 24 Jun 2019
Hello,
When the side or corner of a toenail grows into the flesh of the toe, it's called an ingrown toenail. Ingrown toenails cause swelling, pain, and redness. Ingrown toenails can also become infected. Treatment: If your toe is infected — or at risk of infection — your doctor might prescribe an antibiotic.
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Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
When the side or corner of a toenail grows into the flesh of the toe, it's called an ingrown toenail. Ingrown toenails cause swelling, pain, and redness. Ingrown toenails can also become infected. Treatment: If your toe is infected — or at risk of infection — your doctor might prescribe an antibiotic.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
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