“I have a wound on hallux?”
On my hallux meaning the big toe, on both of my big toes, I develop wounds that come out of the blue mostly under my nails. It has been like this for almost 3 years. But when my big toenails come off due to wounds eating up my toe making it easier for the nails to come off. In just days the tie heals and everything is back to normal. What can be the potential issue that leads to such an uncommon situation?
Male | 20 years old
Medications: None
9 Answers
This is quite common with the history you gave. please seek the treatment options with a podiatrist asap to prevent further complications.
From the picture it looks like an ingrown toenail. However from the description you describe infection that could be from other causes that would need proper diagnostic tests to determine. So if the problem resolves with the nail removed in that area you may need an ingrown toenail repair and advise on how to prevent this from recuring in the future.
From the picture it looks like an ingrown toenail. However from the description you describe infection that could be from other causes that would need proper diagnostic tests to determine. So if the problem resolves with the nail removed in that area you may need an ingrown toenail repair and advise on how to prevent this from recuring in the future.
It's best to be evaluated by a specialist
Chronic infected ingrown toenails need surgery to fix.
It appears to be a pyogenic granuloma-an overgrowth of granulation tissue. These are most often associated with ingrown toenails, but it could be something more insidious if it is recurring frequently and there is not much pain. You may want to have it checked out by a professional
I see several problems here- a toe infection on the side of the nail and circulation problems to your foot. Get seen by a podiatrist asap
Looks like an ingrown toenail is causing pressure on the skin leading to the growth of a granuloma. While there are other possible causes, ingrown toenail is the most common. A quick procedure done by a podiatrist in office can fix this and prevent it from coming back in the future.
Are you a runner or play sports that may traumatize the nail, or is there fungus of the nails? Those are potential causes.
It appears you may need a procedure to remove the affected area. I recommend you make an appointment with a foot and ankle surgeon (podiatrist) for diagnosis and treatment options
