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Cut out a non-infected encroaching toe nail and pulled out skin with it. it bled very little, but got infected. on antibiotics 3xdy for 1wk. heal time?

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Variable: Healing time will depend upon the extent of the infection, the causative organism, the antibiotic employed and its dosage and frequency of administration and the sensitivity or lack thereof of the infecting agent. Not at all sure what antibiotic would be given three times a day for this.

Answered 11/25/2013

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Dr. Lee Wittenberg answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ingrown Nail: Healing time for an infected ingrown nail may take a week or 2, but the ingrowing nail must be removed, or the infection will return.

Answered 12/2/2013

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Dr. Dale Vancil answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Depends: If you got all the involving part of the nail 'up and out, ' then you will feel better in 24 hours. Know, this part of the nail will continue to grow out again, thus your pain will likely return. Under those circumstances, see your local podiatrist for permanent correction (in-office service, no incision).

Answered 11/30/2014

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