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19 days days post large toe toenail removal surgery (full toenail, but not permanent). questions: approximately, what week is there no longer risk of bacterial infection? in other words, at what point can i stop topical antibiotics?
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Once the skin area is healed with smooth skin then you can stop topical antibiotics.
Answered 6/7/2023
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