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I have ingrown toe nails. the tip of the big toe is very painful and the skin is white. i have fungus too. i soak them inepsom salt and triple antibiotic. recommendations?

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Abcess?: Difficult to tell by your description. The white could be macerated tissue from too much topical antibiotic, or it could be an abscess, if you feel fluid under the skin. I would recommend seeking a professional consultation with a podiatrist, who will evaluate you clinically.

Answered 12/1/2012

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If you have pain: Fo see a podiatrist to help relieve the pain or actually eliminate it. Often times a fungal nail causes thickness and the nail grows in all kinds of directions including into the skin. A podiatrist can take that ingrown out 1-2-3 for you and end your misery.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Libby Putnam answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Pain, redness.: Redness and pain along the nail border, sometimes with drainage indicates an ingrown toenail. If your ingrown nail is infected, you'll likely need antibiotics, and possibly a nail procedure. While waiting to see your doctor, soak the toe 10 min/day in luke warm water and epsom salts, use a small amount of topical antibiotic ointment, and cover with a bandaid.

Answered 12/10/2013

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