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Got toenail infection from accidental debriding of skin near previously normal toenail by sloppy dpm.topical antibiotics failed as did 10 days cephalexan & 7 days doxycycline.toe is red all around.no abscess/pus. will avulsion likely solve problem?
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Toenail infections are common caused by a variety of factors, including injury, trauma, and fungal or bacterial infections. In your case, it seems youv'e a toenail infection after accidentally debriding the skin near your toenail. If there is no abscess or pus present, avulsion may be a viable solution to the problem.
Answered 5/15/2023
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