Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

i have an ingrown toenail, what can i do?

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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

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.

Question 6

should i leave my ingrown toenail untreated?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: The only time to leave it untreated is if it not painful and there is no redness or sign of infection.

Question 7

how can i tell if i have an ingrown toenail?

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You asked!!: That shouldn't be a big problem. Ingrowns usually start with a little pain, redness and swelling. They are generally found on the corners of the big nails, but can affect any nail. Untreated, they quickly can become infected. The nail area now becomes more swollen, redder and a lot more painful. In time, drainage, including serous fluid, pus and necrosis begins to stink to high Heaven. Helped you?

Question 8

how can i treat my ingrown toenail at home?

Accepted Answer

By calling your DPM: If your DPM makes house call . Or try first  soaking your feet in warm water , wear loose shoes and see if it helps , most likely you need a visit to your Podiatrist

Question 9

what can i do for a chronic ingrown toenail?

Accepted Answer

Remove the nail: You can have all or part of the nail permanently removed.

Question 10

how can i treat ingrown toenail pain quickly?

Accepted Answer

Try soaking : In warm water to soften the nail and then carefully trimming the nail. If you are diabetic do not try.
Or simply see podiatrist and they will fix you up pronto.

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