A member asked:

My son's big toe nail has separated slightly from the skin and is smelly and oozing. the nail was quite bruise, but is now yellowish.

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

See a surgeon: You are describing a bacterial infection under the nail. It needs to be treated by antibiotics and by drainage. A hole must be made through the nail to allow drainage, followed by soaks. Make an appointment for today.

Answered 8/7/2014

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Fungus: Please call your PCP to make an appointment to be evaluated for fungal or bacterial infection.

Answered 4/25/2018

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