Question 1

how can i get rid of ingrown toe nails? i have major problems with ingrown toenails, i clip them out only to have them back in a short period of time.

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It : It is important to cut your nails straight across and not trim them down into the corners of your toes. Also, wear shows that are wide at the front, so that they don't put any pressure on the toes from the side...High heels that come to a point put a lot of pressure on the toes, causing the nails to get ingrown.

If they do persist, you should see your physician, who can numb up your toe and remove the part of the nail that keeps getting ingrown.  If it still continues, your doctor can use an acid to kill the cells that produce the nail that keeps getting ingrown so that it doesn't grow back.  You would then be left with a skinnier nail, less likely to get ingrown.

Question 2

think i might have ingrown toe nails, they're extremely painful. how do i get rid of this?

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Ingrown nail: See your podiatrist who will describe the procedure for removal of ingrown nails.  These can be very painful with every step you take.  The relief with excision of an ingrown is very welcome !   good luck.

Question 3

i need some tips on how to get rid of an ingrown toe nail?

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Have a DPM check it: Chronic ingrown toenails are painful but put you at risk for developing infections.  Self treatment can actually result in more damage to the underlying nail bed and result in creating more of a chronic problem.  Consider having a podiatrist check it and remove either the part of the nail that is bothering you or the whole nail.  This is an in-office procedure.

Question 4

what are ways to get rid of an ingrown toe nail?

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See a podiatrist: A podiatrist should be able to remove the ingrown nail through a small in office procedure.

Question 5

how is the best way to get rid of an ingrown toe nail ?

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See a Podiatrist: It can be easily treated by removal after an injection of anesthetic.

Question 6

how do i get rid of an ingrown toenail on my pinky toe?

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Ingrown toenail: Start soaking 3x/day and apply topical neosporin.  If it does not improve in a few days then see your doctor

Question 7

how to get rid of an ingrown toenail without losing the nail?

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See podiatrist: You don't lose the whole nail, the doctor only removes the ingrown portion.

Question 8

why do you get ingrown toe nails?

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Ingrown toenails: Ingrown toenails, with the nail grows into and underneath the cuticle is usually due to the surrounding skin (cuticle) growing over the nail and/or improperly trimming or hygeine of the nail.

Question 9

i need some tips on how to get rid of a ingrown toe?

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Ingrown nail: I will assume you meant nail.  The way to do that is not to do it yourself.  See you podiatrist for assistance.

Question 10

any advice on how to get rid of 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.

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