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Swelling big toe
My big toe is swelling and painful to touch and also difficult to walk , what is the causes of it. I also attach picture of affected area.
It can be ingrown toe nail(onychocryptosis).
Because of which there might have been an infection.
Infection has to reduced and if there's is an abscess it needs to be drained by a Dermatosurgeon or a general surgeon AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.
Next Steps
to reduce infection and proper prescription of pain killers to relieve pain and antibiotics, consult or chat with me online/any dermatologist
Health Tips
Do not cut the nails too deep as it increases the chance of ingrown toe nail.
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