Any podiatrists about? TW toenail picture- Can you tell me if my toenail looks infected?

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I had ingrown toenail surgery nearly 2 weeks ago, have followed the post operation care but I'm slightly worried if it's infected. Can anyone tell me?

does it feel hot to the touch?

@ChardonnaysBeastlyCat not hot no, just really sore at the bottom left of the toenail

Jaysus. Yup that looks infected.

I'm not a podiatrist, but I think it would be hot it it was.
Can you send the photo to your surgeon? Or the nurse?

yeah I would say that’s infected, go see your GP ASAP 😮

It does look red at the base.

Thanks all, will send a picture to GP

Wow. Yep needs seeing to.
Is it hot, painful and smelly?
I'm not medical but It may need oral
Antibiotics or an antibacterial dressing.

I had similar when I had a cyst received in my neck. They used an iodine dress in and I think I have oral antibiotics. It was 10 years ago And I went to the local minor injuries unit.

I had the same surgery a few years back and my toe looked similar and wasn’t infected. It was just healing. If it’s sore definitely see someone.

don't expect for a GP to offer more than antibiotics.
I have had similar for nearly a YEAR now- will have to get it treated privately as GP not offering anything than the course of antibiotics which did fuck all.

Yes. Look at the area of inflammation. That needs looking at asap.

It looks pretty normal to me for 2 weeks post op (nhs podiatrist here) the phenol used to cauterise the nail bed often leaves it red like that.
It looks like you haven't rested it enough. Are you wearing closed in shoes/working?

Thank you @Bestcatmum yes I'm wearing closed shoes and working (on my feet as in retail) I did where sandals originally but work ain't keen because of health and safety. Any shoes which are closed that are a good idea?

It looks normal healing to me, you're only 2 weeks post op, did they give you an info leaflet with advice to follow?
The redness does not seem to be spreading. Give it a quick dunk in some salty cooled boiled water,let it dry off then cover with a breathable dressing , change this daily until completely dry, will take at least 6 weeks, they should have advised you of all this

My dd's looked very similar after she had hers treated, we just kept soaking it in salt water.

Also advise keeping the foot in open toed sandals and not enclosed whenever you can and salt water soaks.