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There is some swelling under my toe nail on the big toe. at times puss comes from the swollen area on top of the nail. help?

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Dr. Ayisha Gani answered

Nail bed infection: It sounds like there is infection in the nail bed. You may need an incision around that area to let the pus completely drained with or without antibiotic.

Dr Steinberg agreed

Answered 2/13/2017

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A member asked:

There is some swelling under my toe nail on the big toe. at times puss comes from the swollen area on top of the nail. help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ayisha Gani answered

Dr Steinberg agreed

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