Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

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 2

do all improperly cut toenails lead to an ingrown toenail?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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.

Question 6

i've got an ingrown toenail and a couple weeks of go i cut off the piece of toenail out, but still have pain. are they gonna get rid of the extra skin on the sides?

Accepted Answer

Injury: The sharp end of nail probably injures the skin of toe, resuled in infection or inflammation. Using cool compresses to calm it down. If no significant sign of infection, the inflammation/pain would subsided in time.

Question 7

ingrown toenails hard to cut .tried soak.tea tree oil..vicks. acvinegar.any ideas.

Accepted Answer

Ingrown toenail: The best thing to soak your ingrown toenail in is a foot bath of Epsom salts and warm water for approximate 5 to 10 minutes. If this does not relieve your symptoms he will need to see a podiatrist for further evaluation.

Question 8

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 9

ingrown toenail i have ingrown toenails on both of my big toes since 2009. they aren't that bad right now. i have a little purple spot where the cut is and it isn't curled. my toes don't hurt when i walk or run they just hurt when i stub my toe or someone

Accepted Answer

Not : Not really.  What a lot of people do it clip away the corner, which gives them some temporary relief.  But the more this is done, the worse the nail tends to grown in, so it's a bad temporary "fix" at best.

What is your aversion to getting them fixed?  The procedure is fast, painless and easy.  There is no disability, you can wear your regular shoes right away, and there is no pain afterward.

I should add... There are only two reasons to "fix" an ingrown toenail: 1) pain and 2) infection.  Since right now, you have neither, there is no rush to have this done.  But in time, you know it's going to start barking at you.  The next time it does, why not just fix 'em?

Question 10

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.

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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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Do all improperly cut toenails lead to an ingrown toenail?

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

A member asked:

Is it safe to cut ingrown toenails by myself?

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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?

A member asked:

I've got an ingrown toenail and a couple weeks of go i cut off the piece of toenail out, but still have pain. are they gonna get rid of the extra skin on the sides?

A member asked:

Ingrown toenails hard to cut .tried soak.tea tree oil..vicks. acvinegar.any ideas.

A member asked:

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?

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Ingrown toenail i have ingrown toenails on both of my big toes since 2009. they aren't that bad right now. i have a little purple spot where the cut is and it isn't curled. my toes don't hurt when i walk or run they just hurt when i stub my toe or someone

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