I had a pedicure last week, and now one of my toes is swollenIm worried it might be infected. It hurt a lot when the lady was cleaning my toe. What should I do about this?

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Dr Chandra P

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5+ Yrs

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Candid cream for local application is advised for 3 weeks, along with tab flucanozole 150 mg once a week for 2 weeks is advised to the patient.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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