Question 1

my son who is 12 years old had an ingrown toenail on his big toe that has got infected. we went to a doctor who put him on augmenting anti biotic to kill the infection. this has not worked and his big toe is swelling.

Accepted Answer

Time for re-visit: This is a common initial management often done along with soaks. If he is worse take him back.

Question 2

i have a ingrown toenail that's infected and i need something for the infection?

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Health tap Prime: The easiest way to get it treated is to connect through Health Tap Prime service. Eventually, you may need to have the ingrown toenail removed. This is usually done by your primary care provider or a podiatrist.

Question 3

how do i treat a bad infection that resulted in a home-ingrown-toenail removal attempt?

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See a physician: If you have an infection from attempting to self treat an ingrown toenail, it is time to see a physician. Infections need to be properly managed and if not can result in some serious problems (even from ingrowns!) that range from sepsis (infection of the blood) to osteomyelitis (infection of the bone) both of which have serious consequences. A foot specialist can also be able to help that toenail!

Question 4

i had a infection caused by an ingrown toenail and it was yellow/green. now it seems white-ish. i'll put a picture below. does this mean it's getting better or worse? https://gyazo.com/d904b5f7b3a1ac51f9295ed0909557db ?

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: pl see your MD or a podiatrist ASAP

Question 5

i have an ingrown toenail. the infections seems to have gone away but i have hypertrophic granulation tissue. will it go away? is it okay to have?

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Depends.: As an ingrown toenail becomes worse, it will set off the body's inflammatory response to it. Redness, swelling and pain will start. The granulation is in response to the increased tissue irritation caused by the ingrowing nail. The tissue may or may not become infected as bacteria is allowed to enter the tissue. Clearing the infection may not be enough to resolve this issue. See a specialist.

Question 6

i've had part of an ingrown toenail removed.  many infections and problems and 3 months later, i'm on my 4th antibiotic. when is this going to heal?

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Varies : If you are still having to take antibiotics and still having infection, it may need to be addressed again.  Removing the part of the nail and ablating that part of the nail bed usually takes care of the problem.  Rarely, removing the entire nail can be indicated.  Don't hesitate to be seen again or request second opinion.

Question 7

my ingrown toenail infection now has black around the pus pocket. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Make appointment: Ingrown toenails and other minor toe wounds and infections are a leading cause of limb amputations. Sounds crazy and dramatic, but the underlying vascular disease is the reason. In order to heal any wound you need extra blood flow. If you have vascular disease, you won't get that extra flow and your wound won't heal. Go see your doctor, ask for an artery ultrasound and referral to vascular.

Question 8

could my ingrown toenail have any connection to a bone infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An ingrown toenail initially starts as an infection of the soft tissue, but if left untreated it can spread and penetrate into the bone and cause a bone infection which is also known as osteomyelitis.  This is a nasty infection and can lead to amputation of the affected toe.  If you have an ingrown toenail, see a podiatrist asap.

Question 9

how would i treat an ingrown toenail infection without going to the doctor?

Accepted Answer

Soak in: Warm salt water. Remove ingrown spicule of nail using a nail cutter.

Question 10

ingrown toenail, i don't think it is infected, been dosing it in peroxide to kill off any infection. corner is cut out, when to see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Well done...: Easy on the peroxide. It may kill the bacteria but it also gives your skin a hard time too. Try using warm water. either with or without soap. I think you would know if it was infected. Look for redness, swelling, pain and possibly drainage. Just because you cut the corner out does not necessarily mean you're home free. If infection signs begin, have it corrected by a specialist.

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My son who is 12 years old had an ingrown toenail on his big toe that has got infected. we went to a doctor who put him on augmenting anti biotic to kill the infection. this has not worked and his big toe is swelling.

A member asked:

I have a ingrown toenail that's infected and i need something for the infection?

A member asked:

How do i treat a bad infection that resulted in a home-ingrown-toenail removal attempt?

A member asked:

I had a infection caused by an ingrown toenail and it was yellow/green. now it seems white-ish. i'll put a picture below. does this mean it's getting better or worse? https://gyazo.com/d904b5f7b3a1ac51f9295ed0909557db ?

A member asked:

I have an ingrown toenail. the infections seems to have gone away but i have hypertrophic granulation tissue. will it go away? is it okay to have?

A member asked:

I've had part of an ingrown toenail removed. many infections and problems and 3 months later, i'm on my 4th antibiotic. when is this going to heal?

A member asked:

My ingrown toenail infection now has black around the pus pocket. what should i do?

A member asked:

Could my ingrown toenail have any connection to a bone infection?

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How would i treat an ingrown toenail infection without going to the doctor?

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Ingrown toenail, i don't think it is infected, been dosing it in peroxide to kill off any infection. corner is cut out, when to see a doctor?

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