Question 1

i had a ingrown toenail removed on oct 9th . it still hurts and red . im on antibiotic . my dr won't be back in to see me until next thursday?

Accepted Answer

It is plausible: There is a nail spicule or piece of nail still present under the cuticle or nail fold. If you are in pain you can see a different doctor who can help you. Usually when doctors are unavailable they make arrangements with a covering doctor.

Question 2

toe is still red a week after ingrown toenail removed, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Could be: You may need an antibiotic to help combat residual infection.

Question 3

did my ingrown toenail develop into a skin abscess? i've always had irritation from ingrown toenails. lately, i have even more redness and swelling on my toe near the nail. i clipped the nail several days ago there is still swelling. i actually went to my

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It's : It's hard to say without examining you whether you actually have an infection, an abscess, or just an overgrowth of granulation tissue from the ingrown nail.  If your primary care doctor is unable to help you, you may want to contact a podiatrist in your area.  If needed, they can cut out the piece of the nail that is ingrown - sometimes at the root of the nail - and apply a medication to stop the nail from re-growing in that spot and becoming ingrown again.

In the meantime, make sure you are soaking your toe in warm water 2-3 times a day for 20 minutes at a time.  If it is worsening instead of improving, or if you have increased redness, swelling, pain, drainage, or fever, call your doctor immediately.

Question 4

i had toenail procedure to remove ingrown toenail. 1 year later and my big toe is still in growing on one side and has had a puffy red area that hurts for months. any time i cut it, it leaks puss and gets sore and bleeds and toenail looks dead at end?

Accepted Answer

: For recurring ingrown toenail issues, it's best to see an expert - a podiatrist or an orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot surgery -  to determine the best procedure to resolve the problem.

Question 5

is nail redness a sign of an ingrown toenail?

Accepted Answer

It can be: Most of the time the skin around the nail will become red & swollen and will have pain when the skin or nail is touched.

Question 6

the bottom pad of my left big toe is swollen.no pain or redness,  just puffy on the pad. did not injure it. no ingrown toenail. any ideas what it is?

Accepted Answer

Fat pad: , there is a fat pad present underneath the toes or metatarsal pads.

Question 7

what are reasons my ingrown toenail red around the sides?

Accepted Answer

Healing?: Maybe inflammation.

If it is swelling more - show it to your doctor.

Question 8

hi, im not sure if it is an ingrown toenail or just the skin tha is open but its swollen and red and the flesh is coming out. how can i make it better?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like: an infection.....a "hands on" exam is suggested ..In the meantime SOAKS may help....
(just plain hot water....)
See a Medical Professional ASAP
DR Z

Question 9

how do you cure an ingrown toenail that's red and weaping puss?

Accepted Answer

See physician: Puss is a sign of infection, which is something you don't want to let go. You should see a physician to have it treated. It may require removal and or antibiotics in order to ever be successfully treated/cured. You may want to wash it thoroughly and put a topical antibiotic cream on it in the meantime. I hope this helps.

Question 10

how often should i keep a band aid over an ingrown toenail where the skin on the outside is red and is hurting?

Accepted Answer

Needs drainage?: This is called a paronychia, or infected ingrown nail. It may need to be drained, and/or antibiotics. You should have this looked at by your primary care doctor within the next day or two. It's more urgent if it's getting worse. In the mean time, soak it in warm water with Epsom salt for 5-10 minutes 3-4 times per day. It may need more than a bandaid. Hope this helps!

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I had a ingrown toenail removed on oct 9th . it still hurts and red . im on antibiotic . my dr won't be back in to see me until next thursday?

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Toe is still red a week after ingrown toenail removed, is this normal?

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Did my ingrown toenail develop into a skin abscess? i've always had irritation from ingrown toenails. lately, i have even more redness and swelling on my toe near the nail. i clipped the nail several days ago there is still swelling. i actually went to my

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I had toenail procedure to remove ingrown toenail. 1 year later and my big toe is still in growing on one side and has had a puffy red area that hurts for months. any time i cut it, it leaks puss and gets sore and bleeds and toenail looks dead at end?

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Is nail redness a sign of an ingrown toenail?

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The bottom pad of my left big toe is swollen.no pain or redness, just puffy on the pad. did not injure it. no ingrown toenail. any ideas what it is?

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What are reasons my ingrown toenail red around the sides?

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Hi, im not sure if it is an ingrown toenail or just the skin tha is open but its swollen and red and the flesh is coming out. how can i make it better?

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How do you cure an ingrown toenail that's red and weaping puss?

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How often should i keep a band aid over an ingrown toenail where the skin on the outside is red and is hurting?

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