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Toe infection?

I need to know if my toe is infected. I went to the salon about a month ago and my toe is turning colors.

Female | 23 years old

6 Answers

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More and than likely , and may have precipitated a fungal infection or subungual hematoma, Would recommend a podiatrist for evaluation treatment options
If your toe is red swollen painful crusty, then it’s infected.
I recommend you make an appointment ASAP with a foot and ankle surgeon (podiatrist) for diagnosis, cause and treatment options for your case
Its certainly very Possible unfortunately post nail salon infections are
extremely common. Best way to get an accurate diagnosis is to obtain a nail
biopsy
Without seeing a picture of your toe, it is impossible to tell if it is infected. If you have Raynaud's disease the toe will turn colors also. So, turning colors doesn't mean that it is infected.
You should immediately see a local podiatrist. An infection may spread, may lead to amputation of a toe, and can be life-threatening in some cases.