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My toenail is completely off since tuesday and gauze is completely stuck and i can't get it off.i am on an antibiotic will it cause damage leaving th?

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Dr. David Tobin answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Must remove gauze: Soak your toe in warm soapy water for 20 minutes and peel away the gauze slowly.

Answered 8/11/2016

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No: u can leave it for the doc to take off….or wet it but even wetting it it will likely hurt when removing...

Answered 5/22/2016

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