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Two weeks post big toe toenail removal. no clear signs of infection, but top half of toe is a bit pink not red. id see my doctor if i thought it was infected. but, it may be a little inflamed. is this normal at two weeks?

Q: two weeks post big toe toenail removal. no clear signs of infection, but top half of toe is a bit pink not red. id see my doctor if i thought it was infected. but, it may be a little inflamed. is this normal at two weeks?

: If pain and exudate free, your toe should be fine. With either symptom, especially the latter, super-infection may be present. Good luck.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

If pain and exudate free, your toe should be fine. With either symptom, especially the latter, super-infection may be present. Good luck.

Answered 6/2/2023

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

If you have concerns about an infection apply topical antibiotic cover with bandaid until healed

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A member asked:

Two weeks post big toe toenail removal. no clear signs of infection, but top half of toe is a bit pink not red. id see my doctor if i thought it was infected. but, it may be a little inflamed. is this normal at two weeks?

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