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Redness in big toe has happened about 4x this year. lasts about a month. some soreness
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It's : It's hard to say without examining you whether you actually have an infection, an ingrown toenail, or another problem going on with your toe. Give your doctor a call and have them take a look at it. If your primary care doctor is unable to help you, you may want to contact a podiatrist in your area. If it is an infection, you may need antibiotics. If you have an ingrown toenail, they can cut out the piece of the nail that is ingrown - sometimes at the root of the nail - and apply a medication to stop the nail from re-growing in that spot and becoming ingrown again. In the meantime, make sure you are soaking your toe in warm water 2-3 times a day for 20 minutes at a time. If it is worsening instead of improving, or if you have increased redness, swelling, pain, drainage, or fever, call your doctor immediately.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Big toe: This sounds like the progression of an ingrown nail . See your podiatrist as you will have a full blown infection eventually. Soaking in just warm water really won't help . The best thing to do is not to play around at home as you have had 4 instances and it is sore , but see your podiatrist for the right help
Answered 3/25/2018
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