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My husband's big toe is pink and swollen a little and has a sore that is bleeding beside the nail. the toe feels warm as if infected. help!?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Paronychia AKA: Infected ingrown toenail. Warm soaks in epsom salts may help inflammation, but ultimately needs to see doc/podiatrist for treatment, which may include antibiotics &/or removal of part of nail. Prevention: shoes that fit with adequate toebox & length (no pointy toes). Buy shoes late in day when feet are larger. Proper nail care.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Infected toe: Sounds like your husband's toe is indeed infected. With bleeding beside the nail, it might indicate an ingrown toenail. Please get it checked out by a podiatrist before it worsens.
Answered 10/5/2016
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Sounds like a: Pyogenic granuloma from an ingrown toenail. See a podiatrist for quick repair of the problem.
Answered 12/19/2012
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