Question 1

can you get an ingrown toenail on any toe or just the big toe?

Accepted Answer

Just the big toe: Okay, i suppose it could happen to any toe but it's usually just the big toe.

Question 2

how do i get rid of an ingrown toenail on my pinky toe?

Accepted Answer

Ingrown toenail: Start soaking 3x/day and apply topical neosporin.  If it does not improve in a few days then see your doctor

Question 3

how can i get rid of ingrown toe nails? i have major problems with ingrown toenails, i clip them out only to have them back in a short period of time.

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It : It is important to cut your nails straight across and not trim them down into the corners of your toes. Also, wear shows that are wide at the front, so that they don't put any pressure on the toes from the side...High heels that come to a point put a lot of pressure on the toes, causing the nails to get ingrown.

If they do persist, you should see your physician, who can numb up your toe and remove the part of the nail that keeps getting ingrown.  If it still continues, your doctor can use an acid to kill the cells that produce the nail that keeps getting ingrown so that it doesn't grow back.  You would then be left with a skinnier nail, less likely to get ingrown.

Question 4

ingrown toenail hurting at base of toe, what do i do?

Accepted Answer

See your podiatrist: Sounds like you might have an infection. The ingrown part of the nail probably has to be removed.

Question 5

i had an ingrown toenail removed some time ago. after the procedure i had a black streak form. recently i had the toenail of the same toe removed due to the nail being loose. the streak is still there what should i do?

Accepted Answer

: It has to be examined. Pl see your Podiatrist. It is strange that he did not see it during the second surgery

Question 6

how can i know if this is an ingrown toenail on my big toe?

Accepted Answer

You will have pain: Due to poorly fitted narrow tipped shoes outer edge of  nail big toe grows into flesh, causing pain, aggravates by wearing shoes.Some times you can see red flesh, pus at the edge of nail.  It is time to see  your  dpm   or md ( most of md s do not perform toe nail surgery ) to help you.

Question 7

is it okay to put orajel on my toe where i just got an ingrown toenail removed?

Accepted Answer

Check with your foot: Surgeon - it would depend on the exact type of the procedure you just had, whether it was infected or not, etc.

Question 8

what can i do to protect my toe during a shower after having surgery for an ingrown toenail?

Accepted Answer

Bag it: You can place your foot in a bag and wrap it with duct tape to keep the water out if you are taking a shower. In addition prior to placing your foot in the bag you could wrap your foot with a towel in case water gets inside the bag. Alternatively you could go to a medical supply store and purchase a shower cover for the foot.

Question 9

i have 2 ingrown toenail. the one on my right toe healed on its own. how can i help heal this annoying toenail monster?

Accepted Answer

See below: Try soaking in warm soapy water and then use a cuticle stick to push the skin away from the nail. Try to put a small piece of cotton under the nail edge.  Apply antiseptic and bandaid.  Do this daily for several days.

Question 10

i have ingrown toenails on every toe. they are so bad that i can't cut them, and around them is purple. they are also swollen. how do i stop them?

Accepted Answer

Common problem: Recurrent ingrown toenails is a very common problem. It's not your fault it's probably hereditary. See your local area podiatrist.  Podiatrists do permanent corrections for this problem every day. No incision no stitches no downtime. Quit living with this problem.

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