have an toe infection, taking antibiotics(for four days) but it doesn't seem to be healing all too well. what is possibly going on & what should i do?

Question

How to get rid of fungal nail infection? Is there any good treatment for this infection? I took antibiotic Lamisil for several months and use creams and lacquers. Nothing help. I have it on toe nails and on my finger nails appear dark thin marks. It does

Answer 1

Ingrown nail?: This may be due to an ingrown toenail, you should see a podiatrist who can properly evaluate and treat the problem. I do notbrecommend putting off treating an infection.

Answer 2

Early but: Although it's still early, a toe infection could be caused by an ingrown nail. If so, antibiotics aren't as effective as is physically removing the source of the infection and pain (the ingrown nail). Once the ingrown nail is removed (assuming no medical history risks), your toe infection can start to heal. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Try: Soaking it in betadine solution mixed wit warm water. This may help and culture should be taken to see which bacteria is causing it so you can be on right antibiotic.

have an toe infection, taking antibiotics(for four days) but it doesn't seem to be healing all too well. what is possibly going on & what should i do?

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