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I removed a nail and en though swell g and redness is going down around the toe inside where the nail grows developing i'm on keflex ?
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YOU NEED: to SOAK THAT TOE (FOOT) in hot (but not burning) water..continue the antibiotic If redness increases or increased swelling/redness persists get it checked out by the Health Care Professional who prescribed the Keflex! Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 1/24/2016
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