How do i treat a cut that is under my pinky toe near the bending area? it seems to be just a cut but is painful while walking. treatment suggestion

Local wound care: Local wound care usually involves washing with a gentle soap and water twice daily, applying antibiotic ointment and monitoring for signs of infection. Increased redness, swelling and pain, especially when combined with the appearance of pus indicates an infection which should be evaluated by a primary care physician.

Try: If the cut is deep and bleeding immediate urgent care or emergency room consultation is necessary. If superficial and not bleeding much a carefully placed bandage can brace the toe and stop the bleeding. Apply pressure for 1-2 minutes if mildly bleeding . If still bleeding it will be best to get examined.

Keep clean: Clean with mild soap and water 2 times a day. Use Bacitracin (light coat) and a band-aid. A gauze bandage wrapped around it might cushion it. Wear shoes that hurt the least. If you have not had a tetanus shot in 10 years, get one. If you have redness, pus, increased pain, warmth, swelling call MD or go to UC asap. Stay off it as much as possible, of course. Tylenol (acetaminophen) for pain.