big toenail - Nail Problems Message Board

sheri09 · 08-11-2009, 05:45 AM

I banged my big toe on a door 2 days ago
It bled right away and then began oozing clear/yellow stuff from all sides of the nail
The oozing has not stopped slowed down a bit but is continous
I did not sllep all night as the toe hurt all night hours, hours of pain which at times shot into my foot
The toenail itself is white on top a bit of dried blood under it however on the side of the toe next to the other toes the skin is a little red
How to help it heal and stop the oozing? What does the oozing stuff mean infection?

Marti · 09-02-2009, 06:45 PM

The oozing stuff is normal and is due to the injury. For the pain, soak it in very cold water several times a day until the swelling and pain go away. Keep it clean and dry after that. If it is still oozing a lot, you can apply a dropor two of peroxide which will help to dry it out and prevent infection. Do not apply anti-bacterial ointment as this can cause it to become mascerated. Wear shoes that are not tight on your toes or put any pressure on your toes.