After toenail extraction, it usually takes 1~2 weeks for the wound to heal completely before a dressing change is needed, but if the process is combined with an infection it will take 2~4 weeks. Generally after nail extraction, 1~2 weeks of dressing change treatment is needed. In the beginning, it will be done once a day, and after that, it can be done once every 2~3 days. The doctor will observe the changes of the wound in the process of dressing change, usually it can be completely healed in about 2 weeks, then there is no need to change the dressing again. However, if the wound becomes infected during the healing process, especially with pus, then antibiotics are needed to control the infection. In this case, the time needed to change the medication is relatively longer, usually need 2~4 weeks, completely control the infection and wound healing before stop changing the medication. At the same time, you need to take amoxicillin, cefaclor and other antibiotics to prevent infection; take ibuprofen and other drugs for pain relief. The doctor’s opinion should prevail, and should not be decided by yourself.