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Infected Toenail..?

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ErikaMaye · 28/12/2009 20:10

DS (7 weeks Wednesday) has puss under his big right toenail, its a bit bloody at the top, and the whole toe is red, swollen and warm. Still waiting for six week check - am going to go to doctors first thing tomorrow. He won't let us put him in a romper suit, so is currently in soft trousers and booties. Any advice, please? TIA

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Toughasoldboots · 28/12/2009 20:25

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alypaly · 28/12/2009 22:04

the nail has probably grown into the skin at the side of the nail. have you cut his nails at all or are they still untouched f to the touchrom birth. If it is warm as tough said,he will probably need Abx. You could always use cooled boiled water with a tiny bit of salt in it til tomorrow.