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It sounds like you are treating this as an open wound, but from the pics, wouldn't you classify it as a closed wound unless the nail is debrided? A closed wound is perfect for breeding an abscess, so wouldn't hot epsom salts work better? Sort of like mimicking a fever at the site, which bacteria...
Soak it in some epsom salts 2 or 3 times per day with water as hot as you can stand. Do this for about a week, and you can be sure to keep your toe, provided you do not have diabetes. If you do have diabetes, you need to see a doctor immediately. I'm not doctor or nurse, BTW, but I am a...