Question 1

please help! my ingrown toenail hurts so bad, what can i do?

Accepted Answer

See a podiatrist: An ingrown toenail that does not improve with soaking and antibiotics may need to be surgically removed.  See a podiatrist who is trained to do this procedure.

Question 2

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 3

could  fluocinonide or nystatin and triamcinolone cream help my ingrown toenail?

Accepted Answer

No: Ingrown toe nail causes a foreign body type reaction due to the toenail growing into tissue that it otherwise should not. It needs to be removed.

Question 4

will hot water and bleach help an infected ingrown toenail.?

Accepted Answer

No...: You risk burning yourself with the temperature of the water and chemically due to the basic ph of the bleach.  Make an appointment to see a podiatrist.  Prior to your visit, you can begin soaking your toes in a white vinegar-water (1:4) solution for about 10-15 minutes.  The vinegar is a natural anti-fungal/antiseptic and the acidic nature will help reduce inflammation.

Question 5

right leg. the top tip of my big toe has constaint pain. the nail bed always hurts never goes away. don't belive its gout or ingrown toenail. help plz?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Your pain could be as a result of many different things. Causes of pain may include: trauma (fracture, sprain, arthritis), infection (ingrown nail), metabolic conditions (gout), musculoskeletal or biomechanical abnormality and neurologic conditions (neuropathy). A thorough history and physical exam and possibly some laboratory and radiology exams are needed to determine the exact cause.

Question 6

how do i fix my ingrown toenail?

Accepted Answer

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 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 8

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.

Question 9

i have an ingrown toenail, what can i do?

Accepted Answer

See a podiatrist: You might make the problem worse trying to dig them out yourself in terms of increased pain or infection.

A podiatrist can give you fast pain relief.  If this is a recurrent issue, there are permanent procedures that keep this from bothering you again in the future.

Question 10

can i cut the corner of my ingrown toenail?

Accepted Answer

See below: Toenail should normally be cut straight across. This will help to avoid ingrown toenails as well as infection. However, if a portion of nail is growing into skin, the ingrown portion of nail can be cut out at corner. If this cannot be done easily or is very bad, see Podiatrist.

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Right leg. the top tip of my big toe has constaint pain. the nail bed always hurts never goes away. don't belive its gout or ingrown toenail. help plz?

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How do i fix my ingrown toenail?

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