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An 18-year-old youth presents with the changes shown in the photograph. This condition has been present for many weeks and is the sixth acute episode he has suffered over the previous three months. Which one of the following would be the most effective treatment to offer the patient?
(A) Regular salt water bathing of the toe
(B) Application of an antiseptic dressing to the edge of the toenail
(C) Long-term antibiotic therapy
(D) Wedge resection of the affected region
(E) Phenol injection into the affected area
An 18-year-old youth presents with the changes shown in the photograph. This condition has been present for many weeks and is the sixth acute episode he has suffered over the previous three months. Which one of the following would be the most effective treatment to offer the patient?
(A) Regular salt water bathing of the toe
(B) Application of an antiseptic dressing to the edge of the toenail
(C) Long-term antibiotic therapy
(D) Wedge resection of the affected region
(E) Phenol injection into the affected area
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