Question 1

i have an ingrown toenail that is hurting really bad but i don't currently have the money to pay to get it cut out. what is the best home remedy?

Accepted Answer

Soak.......: Soak, soak, soak, soak and then try to trim away the sharp piece of nail that is causing the problem.

Question 2

how can i remove an ingrown toenail at home as painlessly as possible?

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You can try : Soaking in hot water to make the nail soft then cut the edge on a small slant. However, most often more of the nail needs to be removed and this could only be done once anesthesized.
I would advise you to see a podiatrist.

Question 3

i'm getting an ingrown toenail. what can i do at home?

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Ingrown toenail: Try to lift up the corner of the nail that is digging into the skin. Take a small piece of cotton or gauze and roll it between your fingers to form a small roll or wick. Then place the roll between the nail and the skin to keep it elevated. This is painful but is the most important part of home treatment.After every soaking, try to push the roll a little farther in. Change the roll out every day.

Question 4

so, i have 2 infected and ingrown toenails, with which i was able to completely cut off both nails. no pain at all... is this bad? what should i do?

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You need to: make sure that you have removed the ingrown toenail at the nail bed, or it will grow crooked again and cause the same issue later.  Usually this requires some anesthesia and chemical sterilization to make sure that the nail regrows straight and unhindered.  If you had no pain on cutting off the nail, it is likely that you did not reach the nailbed.  Please see a healthcare provider for proper exam

Question 5

how can an ingrown toenail be treated at home?

Accepted Answer

Soak, topical meds: But you need to see a podiatrist to remedy the problem. Don't wait. It only gets worse.

Question 6

do all improperly cut toenails lead to an ingrown toenail?

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Toenails: No. Improperly cut  toenails do not always lead to ingrown toenails.

Question 7

what will happen if you leave an ingrown toenail but don't get it cut off?

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Ingrown Nail: I have seen this happen before, more times than i would like...And, it would be one of the worst experiences of your life....  If the infection from an ingrown nail, gets into the bone at the end of your toe ( osteomyelitis ).....The infected bone will need to be removed, and you would then, need IV antibiotics for about 1 months. Please do not let this happen...See a specialist.

Question 8

looking for home remedies for ingrown toenails?

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Wouldn't try at home: This could be dangerous due to the high incidence of infection in this area. If untreated (or improperly treated) you could harbor an infection which can easily penetrate the bone under the nail. A bone infection is very serious and expensive to treat (see osteomyelitis). If bothersome, just see a doctor for help.

Question 9

is it safe to cut ingrown toenails by myself?

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

is there a home remedy for 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. In a chronic condition, there is a very successful surgery that can be done to permanently correct the problem.

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