Question 1

i have an ingrown toenail, is it possible that it heals by itself?

Accepted Answer

Ingrown toenail: Most ingrown toenails will not heal by them self without treatment. Soaking the toe in epsom salts an warm water may help to alleviate the discomfort but you should see your podiatrist for further evaluation if the area is red and swollen.

Question 2

i'm wondering how long does it take for an ingrown toenail to heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends on treatment: If you do not seek treatment, then could take a long time to heal. With treatment, the 'fix' could be as little as a day or two or as much as a month or so. Usually this is an office procedure, but this is based on the severity of the problem and your general medical condition.

Question 3

do ingrown toenails heal themselves? i get them alot & they usually go away but i have one now and dont want surgery. should i wait? it isn't infected

Accepted Answer

Recur/ingrowns: ONLY surgical intervention can offer a more permanent solution. See a Podiatrist or MD.

Question 4

how can i heal an ingrown toenail swollen area?

Accepted Answer

See foot doc: Sometimes antibiotic may be sufficient, other times need partial nail avulsion.

Question 5

how long does  an ingrown toenail take to heal?

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Depend: If infected or not and how deep nail was ingrown and what was done to treat it. Ingrown portion of nail must be cut out or removed  to obtain relief. Depending on severity, relief may be immediate or may take 10 to 14 days.

Question 6

how can i heal quickly and well after an ingrown toenail removal surgery?

Accepted Answer

Keep wound clean: After the procedure, follow your doctors orders to keep the wound clean and free of drainage and dead tissue.  Clean daily with soap and water and apply ointment as prescribed.

Question 7

how long do ingrown toenails take to heal?

Accepted Answer

If treated properly: A minor problem will heal quickly.  If you're talking about a 'permanent' correction (matrixectomy), then it will take a few weeks.  There is typically very little in the way of disability, though.

Question 8

how to heal swollen toe after having an ingrown toenail?

Accepted Answer

Warm water soaks: With epsom salt, an antibiotic (oral preferred over topical.).

Question 9

how do i treat an ingrown toenail?

Accepted Answer

Podiatrist: For mild ingrown toenail trim back nail and pack with cotton. For infected nail the inflammed tissue may need to be professionally removed by a foot doctor. If this is a recurrent problem  there is an in office acid procedure which narrows the nail and prevents recurrences.

Question 10

how can i dissolve an ingrown toenail?

Accepted Answer

You can't : You may be able to get some relief by soaking your foot in an epsom salt solution 2-3 times a day for 20 minutes each.  If it doesn't resolve or begins to show signs of infection, like swelling, redness, or yellow drainage you should have it evaluated by a physician.

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