Antibiotics For Nail Bed Infection- 500 Questions Answered

My wife has been suffering from finger and nail bed infection from last 4 years. We have been to 3 doctors, she has taken medication for infection , treated for psoriasis for last 2 years. She also went to surgeon and took antibiotics, also applying steroid cream. No doctor is able to cure this. She even got blood checked twice and everything is n

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Dr. Abhigyan Mukherjee Dermatologist | Pune

There can be 2 main dds to this 1 as you said nail psoriasis 2 nail fungal infection or onychomycosis It takes time to see the improvement If itz nail psoriasis it will take more time. ... Read More

Having this problem since 6 months. The nail of my left little finger is black now and detached from the bed . I have taken antibiotics but nothing helped.

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Dr. Suruchi Puri Dermatologist/Cosmetologist | Delhi

You may need a nail avulsion surgery if it's not improving. Take up a call accordingly, if it's not ok you can cm and meet says dr.Suruchi Puri with a rich experience of 17 years in nail disorders and ... Read More

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I have been suffering from nail bed infection including swelling in hyponychium with severe pain. Please suggest what to do. I am in a big trouble.

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I have been suffering from nail bed infection including swelling in hyponychium with severe pain. Please suggest what to do. I am in a big trouble. How can I post the picture of the affected nail?

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Hello Doctor , we consulted you last time for my mother's nail bed infection. As per the picture attached , she has recovered 70% however still some swelling is there. Should I repeat the medicine or visit the hospital ?. Please guide us next step.Thankyou

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Dr. Utsav Nandwana General Physician | Udaipur

If it is improving then continue medication but best treatment for it is incision and drainage of pus and regular dressing ... Read More

Hi doctors, i have severe pain in the third toe around the nail area. Very slight redness around the nail. I m not very sure if its a nail bed infection or if i got minor hurt as i dont remember exactly as my kid keeps driving his mini scooter on my foot once in a while. I am worried a bit as i am a diabetic (Hba1c is 6.7). Please suggest if i can

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Dr. Vaidehi Saigaonkar Newaskar Dermatologist | Mumbai

Yes, applying T bact cream twice a day will be okay until you visit your dermatologist. ... Read More

Nail bed infection(thumb right hand)- 3 days - paranochia - no puss point. swell portion is becoming hard.Will it drain out or vanish inside.doctor prescribed me following medicine * pantocid dsr cap * clavam 625 mg * diclogesic tab . the very next morning my stomach paining and losemotion 3-4 time.continue medicine?

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Dr. Rashmi T V General Physician | Bangalore

Hi Observe if it's related to medicine intake or co incidence.... Follow up with your consultant if severe... ... Read More

My nails having greenish colour and some brittleness are there. Please let me know how to keep away from this problem? What diet should I use for good result.As the infection worsens, the nail bed may retract, and nails may thicken and crumble.

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Diet will not cure this. Greenish nails may be due to fungal infection which we call onychomycosis. This required treatment otherwise it can spread on your body and also to others as nails can be big ... Read More

My nail has a infection and it starts paining sometimes, now it';s swelled and there is some gap between the nail and nail bed, Its paining too much and blood i also clotted

Asked for Female, 27 Years 119 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

Nail bed infection is called paronychia. Even irritant dermatitis can cause this. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination and treatment. ... Read More

Hello , I have been dealing with this problem with my finger nail beds were they are overly swollen and at first I was given antibiotics but it didn't seem to do anything as the swelling is still there and the doctor I have been too do not know what it is . At first I thought it was paronychia however I don't not have any signs of puss and I have t

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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It must be irritant contact dermatitis due to detergent. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ... Read More

Hi doctor Nail of index finger got removed due to an accident. Got 4 stitches on the opposite side of nail they are removed after 12 days. It has been one month now, blood scab is present on the area of nail. Will this scab automatically come out and nail will grow again? I have taken antibiotics and pain relief medicines for 15 days. Using povi

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Dr. Puja Bhaurao Dandekar General Surgeon | Pune

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Wash your finger with water, coconut oil massage. ... Read More

Both leg toe nails are showing white colours. And nails are broken with appearance of white powder. The infection is getting deeper into the toe nails

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Dr. Sandesh Singh Cosmetic Surgeon | Mumbai

Kindly visit for better evaluation and treatment ... Read More

Since many years my wife has a fungal infection on nails. If she work in kitchen with water infection increases.

Asked for Female, 36 Years 68 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I was prescribed a 5 day course of antibiotics to treat stomach infection/ stomach ache. On the 4th day I developed a yeast infection. Extreme Itching, might be a bit of swelling, cottage cheese like discharge. It's been two days. I am applying Himalaya's V gel and mupirocin t bact 2% alternatively. The vulva and outer part has stopped itching and

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

Connect please ... Read More

Hello, Attaching the picture of my nail. There is little bit pain. It is very dry too. Please guide me

Asked for Female, 34 Years 34 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

I was unwell and 2 of my nails showed pitting and separating from nail bed some 6 months back along with hair loss. Now no nail pitting got back to normal but hair loss still mild. Do I need to do any immune tests? All my thyroid and sugar levels and harmone tests are normal

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Dr. Maninderjit Singh Dermatologist | Fatehgarh Sahib

It is common to have hairfall and nail dystrophy after illness. You dont need to do any tests. For hairloss you can add anti hair fall serums. ... Read More

Facing problem with my thumb finger nail infection.kindly suggest medication in order to get new nail...Thanks in advance

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Don't worry...you are suffering from nail fungus causing this problem... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed ... Read More

Hello I was cutting nails of my baby with nail cutter, where he got a little bit of tear while clipping nail and blood came out can it cause any infection, I did clean with hot water later on any other thing can I do??

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Dr. Vinit M Mehta Pediatrician | Vadodara

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Neosporin powder can be applied ... Read More

Got this on the nail past 4-5days. I had first pulled the skin off and then this occurred. There is pain and discomfort inflammation. Pls suggest what is this and what should I take to make it better.

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Dr. Maninderjit Singh Dermatologist | Fatehgarh Sahib

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This is Acute Paronychia. Consult online for proper treatment ... Read More

I see one of the hand finger nail changing colour and seems like some fungal infection. The nail has thin white lines on top. Any quick cream for treatment? My father is 67 yrs old, has sugar and high bp.

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Dr. Maninderjit Singh Dermatologist | Fatehgarh Sahib

There can be many causes of change in nail colour in elderly. Pictures and history is required for proper diagnosis and treatment. Consult online ... Read More

I have fungal infection under my toe nail. Earlier I thought the colour change is due to ingrown nail as my nail also curl inside from the side and makes it uncomfortable. It's been a couple of moths now. Upon further inspection I realised that it's due to fungal infection as the nail bed also feels crumbly to touch. Please suggest an over the coun

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Asked for Female, 40 Years 53 Views v

Dr. Pratik Agrawal Diabetologist | Nagpur

Hello. I am Dr.Pratik Agrawal, Cosultant Physician. Done my MD in Internal Medicine after completing MBBS. I think i will be able to help you for further plan and management for this disease after di ... Read More

His nails have became very rough and some layers are coming out in broken pieces from the middle of the nails. Please advise

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

It is rare for child to get fungal infection on the nails. It may be something else. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ... Read More

Hi please check my baby's nail bed color is it normal or cyanosis? Earlier it was very purple and blue now he is 2months old sharing present picture of his nails

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Dr. Deepshikha Pediatrician | Shahdol

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The colour of the nails are pink . If you ever had seen your baby cynosed please book consultation for complete examination ... Read More

I drank cold water and I have throat infection, please suggest medicines for relief in pain and swallowing problem, and antibiotics for recovery

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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Indore

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Tonsillo pharyngitis Conuslt in person ... Read More

I had a fungal infection on my toenail after getting hurt and the nail came out eventually however the it's been two days and I haven't seen any sign of another nail coming out. The nail bed seems a little uneven and greenish. Please suggest what to do

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Dr. Sarish Kaur Dermatologist | Mohali

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Book an online consultation ... Read More

I am really worried if this is clubbing or not or any bacterial infection or fungal infection.plz reply doctor 🙏

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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Hello Dr Skin around my hand finger nail got affected...it became hard What is it ? Is it wart or Nail infection ?

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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Hello doctor, मेरे हाथ के नाखूनों में fungs infection हो गया है। मुझे समझ नहीं आ रहा कि

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

My father is suffering from fungal infection of nails since last year plz prescribe me some medicines aur any other remedy.

Asked for Female, 34 Years 91 Views v

Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

Consult online for further treatment ... Read More

My mom is feeling nail infection in right hand from few days . swelling around nail and feeling mild pain.sonpls guve advice . thanks regards

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

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I have been suffering from nail bed infection including swelling in hyponychium with severe pain. Please suggest what to do. I am in a big trouble.

I have been suffering from nail bed infection including swelling in hyponychium with severe pain. Please suggest what to do. I am in a big trouble. How can I post the picture of the affected nail?

Hello Doctor , we consulted you last time for my mother's nail bed infection. As per the picture attached , she has recovered 70% however still some swelling is there. Should I repeat the medicine or visit the hospital ?. Please guide us next step.Thankyou

My nails having greenish colour and some brittleness are there. Please let me know how to keep away from this problem? What diet should I use for good result.As the infection worsens, the nail bed may retract, and nails may thicken and crumble.

My nail has a infection and it starts paining sometimes, now it';s swelled and there is some gap between the nail and nail bed, Its paining too much and blood i also clotted

Both leg toe nails are showing white colours. And nails are broken with appearance of white powder. The infection is getting deeper into the toe nails

Since many years my wife has a fungal infection on nails. If she work in kitchen with water infection increases.

Hello, Attaching the picture of my nail. There is little bit pain. It is very dry too. Please guide me

I was unwell and 2 of my nails showed pitting and separating from nail bed some 6 months back along with hair loss. Now no nail pitting got back to normal but hair loss still mild. Do I need to do any immune tests? All my thyroid and sugar levels and harmone tests are normal

Facing problem with my thumb finger nail infection.kindly suggest medication in order to get new nail...Thanks in advance

Hello I was cutting nails of my baby with nail cutter, where he got a little bit of tear while clipping nail and blood came out can it cause any infection, I did clean with hot water later on any other thing can I do??

Got this on the nail past 4-5days. I had first pulled the skin off and then this occurred. There is pain and discomfort inflammation. Pls suggest what is this and what should I take to make it better.

I see one of the hand finger nail changing colour and seems like some fungal infection. The nail has thin white lines on top. Any quick cream for treatment? My father is 67 yrs old, has sugar and high bp.

His nails have became very rough and some layers are coming out in broken pieces from the middle of the nails. Please advise

Hi please check my baby's nail bed color is it normal or cyanosis? Earlier it was very purple and blue now he is 2months old sharing present picture of his nails

I drank cold water and I have throat infection, please suggest medicines for relief in pain and swallowing problem, and antibiotics for recovery

I had a fungal infection on my toenail after getting hurt and the nail came out eventually however the it's been two days and I haven't seen any sign of another nail coming out. The nail bed seems a little uneven and greenish. Please suggest what to do

I am really worried if this is clubbing or not or any bacterial infection or fungal infection.plz reply doctor 🙏

Hello Dr Skin around my hand finger nail got affected...it became hard What is it ? Is it wart or Nail infection ?

Hello doctor, मेरे हाथ के नाखूनों में fungs infection हो गया है। मुझे समझ नहीं आ रहा कि

My father is suffering from fungal infection of nails since last year plz prescribe me some medicines aur any other remedy.

My mom is feeling nail infection in right hand from few days . swelling around nail and feeling mild pain.sonpls guve advice . thanks regards

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