How to treat an infected toe?

Not sure what the in-bit is; however, I’ll take a stab at this one!

Did you clean your toe really well, after you cut it? Possibly try some hydrogen peroxide. After that, apply some type of ointment, like Neosporin – it should help with any kind of infection. If it continues, though, be sure to see a doctor – if you truly think it’s infected. That can slow the healing process. Bandage lightly, after you apply the ointment.

If you are diabetic, remember, you need to be careful about injuries (cuts) on the foot.

try a seal salt soak. put some in some water. saturate a cotton ball and apply it for 10–15 minutes. do it twice a day for a few days. and put some tea tree oil on it as well.
I hope it gets better. I know how you feel.

awesome, thanks! I didn’t even notice I’d cut myself for a day or so (clearly I’m not quite on the planet at present). I’ve been keeping it clean but it hasn’t been improving. So I’ll try soaking in salt water and putting something on it like betadine.

Hope the toe feels better, soon! Those things can hurt, big time! Welcome to Fluther!

I always treat an infected anything with a shake and burger.

Ouch. Hope it improves quickly, and if not… get thee to a doctor!

@Sueanne_Tremendous Well hello there, stranger!

Sandals.

let it get air. i had this happen to me in the past, and clean it, and then apply ice to help the swelling. when ever you can, take off your shoes and socks and let the toe get air.

First, you call for a toe truck.

Guffaw!

Looks like it’s podiatry day. You have a paronychia. Treatment involves warm soaks 3–4 times per day ± drainage of pus ± oral antibiotics.

If you start getting red streaks from the toe going up your foot immediately go to the doctor.