What causes infection on big toes in kids?
Patient: My baby started with an infection on one big toe, I even thought it was a ingrown toe nail but it s not. Her toe is just swollen and red and the skin is coming off, just ugly. Now, her other big toe is starting to do the same thing. What could it be and what can I do? Doctor: Hello,  The main causes of the toe infection are ingrown toenails. If it is not ingrown nail then it can be an infection from a wound or an insect bite. He may need to use antibiotics orally such amoxicillin. Also, he can apply ICTIOL ointment over it.   Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician