Question 1

what causes an ingrown toenail?

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See below. : Most commonly nail being cut too short or incorrectly. Toenails should normally be cut straight across and not with rounded corners. They should not be cut lower than skin. Other common causes are trauma, tight shoes or heredity. Some congenitial conditions or syndromes may cause this as well.

Question 2

easiest way to fix my ingrown toenail?

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Soaks: In mild cases soaks several times a day and use of dental floss to separate toe nail from nail fold may be sufficient. In severe cases surgical intervention may be required, including permanent nail ablation in patients with frequent recurrences.

Question 3

what happens if you have an ingrown toenail?

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It may hurt, but...: There is a small piece of nail still embedded in the corner. You need to get that out. If you can't get it out on your own, a podiatrist can. Sometimes this can be done without numbing the toe, but often, anesthesia is necessary. If it is a chronic condition, there is a very successful surgery that can be done to permanently correct the problem.

Question 4

what are the chances of having an ingrown toenail?

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See comment: If it is sore to touch then you better see a specialist.

Question 5

are there any solutions to correcting ingrown toenail?

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Yes: See podiatrist. Podiatrist will be able to easily relief problem and discuss options to prevent recurrence. This also includes proper foot wear and hygeine.

Question 6

how do i fix my ingrown toenail?

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Removal...: ...Is the only permanent solution. Just the painful border can be removed, or the entire nail if necessary. After removal you can let the border grow out again, or your doctor can use a chemical to stop the nail from regrowing. If you're concerned, don't perform bathroom surgery on yourself. That can lead to an infected ingrown toenail, which could require antibiotics.

Question 7

how painful is an ingrown toenail?

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Varies: An ingrown toenail can be very painful and create infection if not treated by removing the piece of nail.

Question 8

how do i treat an ingrown toenail?

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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 9

how do you help an ingrown toenail?

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It may hurt, but...: There is a small piece of nail still embedded in the corner. You need to get that out. Soak to soften the area and try to get it free. If you can't get it out on your own, a podiatrist can. Sometimes this can be done without numbing the toe, but often, anesthesia is necessary. If it is a chronic condition, there is a very successful surgery that can be done to permanently correct the problem.

Question 10

how can i dissolve an ingrown toenail?

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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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