Question 1

toe pain from scab, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Tight shoes?: A scab is a normal part of a healing boo boo. Using antibiotic ointment helps prevent the scab.  If you have a scab on your toe and you have pain, it may be because your footwear is too tight in that area.  Try wearing  loser shoes until the scab goes away.

Question 2

what do you suggest if my toe burns (after scab came off)?

Accepted Answer

Apply neosporin plus: It contains lidocaine and would numb the area so that it doesn't burn.

Question 3

how long and how often should i leave a cut toe and cracked toenail open to the air to form a scab?

Accepted Answer

Yes: it should cleaned with soap and water and let allowed to air dry.  Do not pick at it

Question 4

my fingers & sometimes toes become inflamed, itch, have red bumps that become scab in winter time. help?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: There are many types and causes of skin rashes.  Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections can cause rashes on the skin. Insect bites can also be the cause of a rash on the skin.  Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 5

my toe has a thick scab in between the small and 2nd to last toe. used to be athletes feet years ago. now when i wear certain shoes it hurts severely ?

Accepted Answer

Consider evaluation: by a podiatrist to see if any tx is indicated.

Question 6

what to do if i have a scab on my big toe from an ingrown nail i had. i got the nail out but there is still pus and redness?

Accepted Answer

See a foot doc: You may not of gotten all the nail out. If you did, sounds like you need an oral antibiotic.

Question 7

my 8 month old baby has some dryness and some scabs on his toes. it looks like fungal infection or eczema.. what can i apply on his skin? thank you in advance?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor, preferably a pediatrician. 
Wish you and your baby good health!

Question 8

out of nowhere i woke up to1 big red bump on 7 of my toes top knuckle part one of them has scab on it no itch but hurts looks like blisters but solid.

Accepted Answer

Shoe gear: It could be multiple causes, but since this is Acute and all 7 toes are affected. The first suspect would be your shoe gear. Did you start wearing different shoes? it could be the socks also.

Question 9

i have peeling skin between 3 toes, raw pink in the crease and peeling upward where it looks like tiny scabs where it's ready to peal. i'm thinking fungus? i have terconazole vaginal cream 0.8% yes, no? red oak bark? any help what to use please?

Accepted Answer

: Consider please having a culture done on the scabs with appropriate topical therapy thereafter and even possibly oral as well

Question 10

i was treated for scabies, and now i have a yellow pus filled blister with a scab on my foot near my toe what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Staph or strep infection. You need antibiotics locally or orally.

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How long and how often should i leave a cut toe and cracked toenail open to the air to form a scab?

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My fingers & sometimes toes become inflamed, itch, have red bumps that become scab in winter time. help?

A member asked:

My toe has a thick scab in between the small and 2nd to last toe. used to be athletes feet years ago. now when i wear certain shoes it hurts severely ?

A member asked:

What to do if i have a scab on my big toe from an ingrown nail i had. i got the nail out but there is still pus and redness?

A member asked:

My 8 month old baby has some dryness and some scabs on his toes. it looks like fungal infection or eczema.. what can i apply on his skin? thank you in advance?

A member asked:

Out of nowhere i woke up to1 big red bump on 7 of my toes top knuckle part one of them has scab on it no itch but hurts looks like blisters but solid.

A member asked:

I have peeling skin between 3 toes, raw pink in the crease and peeling upward where it looks like tiny scabs where it's ready to peal. i'm thinking fungus? i have terconazole vaginal cream 0.8% yes, no? red oak bark? any help what to use please?

A member asked:

I was treated for scabies, and now i have a yellow pus filled blister with a scab on my foot near my toe what could it be?

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