What could be the reason for redness after a cut in the toe?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I cut my toe early this morning, it was bleeding and has significant redness to it, you can see flesh. I cannot put pressure on it or move it without causing excruciating pain.
Please help.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
It looks like the picture you shared is an ulcer on your big toe. Any history of diabetes that I should know?
Possible cause:
It can be an infected blister or friction wound due to tight shoes or prolonged walking, blisters that ruptured and got infected. I can also see signs of inflammation like redness in the area and pain.
The management will be
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Control infection.
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Reduce inflammation and pain.
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Promote wound healing.
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Clean the area with normal saline, povidone, or iodine.
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Apply antibiotic ointment, Mupirocin or Fusidic acid, twice daily.
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Cover the wound with sterile dressing.
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Use NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Capsule Brufen 400 milligrams once daily.
I hope this has helped you.
Please feel free to reach me again in case of further queries.
Thank you.
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