Previous surgery hammer toe some years ago, middle toe now infected, has hole and area oozing pus and surrounding skin red and inflamed. Just finished course flucloxacillin 500mgs x4 daily for last 7 days. Settled while on antibiotics now deteriorating again. What should I do now
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor! Your treatment from now on should primarily consist of a higher antibiotic course, regular cleaning and Chat Doctor.  And eating a well-balanced nutritious diet. You may start on a higher more powerful antibiotic like Lifetime (cephalosporins). Ensure you complete the full dose. Keep the wound and surrounding area clean. This is a very important step. Ensure that it you keep it