I accidentally pulled out a tiny broken piece from my toenail and now there's some light redness and swelling on the side of my right toenail. I've been soaking my feet in warm water as a warm compress, but Im wondering if its okay to use Soframycin as an ointment to help with this. Does that sound like a good idea, or should I be doing something else?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Candid ceam is advised for local application, for 2-3 weeks and rest continue same treatment.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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