Question 1

ingrown toe nail was traumatically removed by a nail technician which lead to infection and blot blister underneath the nail - the nail covering the blister died out a few weeks later and was cut. now theres a dried blood blister, will that go away?

Accepted Answer

: This scenario warrants you be seen by a podiatrist soon. without an exam a good answer cant be given

Question 2

big toe sore, skin red, squeezed and pus came out side of toe nail. is it a possible ingrown toe nail ? infection ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Probably an ingrown nail due to wearing ill fitting shoes.  Needs to be treated with soaks with Epsom salts and wearing properly fitting shoes that do not cause pressure on the toe box if you have diabetes sees doctoras this pilfer serious.

Question 3

so like i was saying about my toe pain came on suddenly does'nt feel like a ingrown toe nail what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Toe pain.: Toe pain can be due to many things, including an ingrown toenail, arthritis, trauma (did you stub it?), too-tight shoes, or arthritic conditions like gout. If there is redness and swelling in addition to pain, see your podiatrist to figure out what's really going on.

Question 4

hi dr i have a toe that is a little swollin and causes pain when its touched. i believe it might be a ingrown toe nail or blister.

Accepted Answer

Could be: It certainly could be an ingrown toe nail, which would cause your toe to be red, swollen, and painful.  I would not hesitate to be seen and treated.

Question 5

i had ingrown toenail removed in sept. there is cont infection so he went back in 4 days ago &was fine. today, i'm in a lot of pain and my toe is numb?

Accepted Answer

Toe pain: Toe pain may be unrelated to a local infection and ma be arising from the spine.  Complex neurological pain pathways exist which may account for your pain.  A thorough evaluation by an interventional pain specialist ( usually a fellowship trained board certified Anesthesiologist ) may prove beneficial.

Question 6

i have an ingrown toenail and the swelling is spreading down my toe to my foot. could this be a sign of bone infection? i have a doctors appointment tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

Maybe/not: This may be a superficial cellulitis (deep skin infection) that has not reached the bone. Your evaluation should help sort out this issue.

Question 7

my son who is 12 years old had an ingrown toenail on his big toe that has got infected. we went to a doctor who put him on augmenting anti biotic to kill the infection. this has not worked and his big toe is swelling.

Accepted Answer

Time for re-visit: This is a common initial management often done along with soaks. If he is worse take him back.

Question 8

how can i treat my ingrown toe nail?

Accepted Answer

Ingrown Nail: Nails should be cut straight across and allowed to grow past the cuticle a couple millimeters. If the ingrown nail is red, swollen,  tender or has any drainage, you must be seen by a Podiatrist to have it resected appropriately.

Question 9

i would like help with an ingrown toe nail?

Accepted Answer

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. If it is a chronic condition, there is a very successful surgery that can be done to permanently correct the problem.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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Ingrown toe nail was traumatically removed by a nail technician which lead to infection and blot blister underneath the nail - the nail covering the blister died out a few weeks later and was cut. now theres a dried blood blister, will that go away?

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Big toe sore, skin red, squeezed and pus came out side of toe nail. is it a possible ingrown toe nail ? infection ?

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So like i was saying about my toe pain came on suddenly does'nt feel like a ingrown toe nail what causes this?

A member asked:

Hi dr i have a toe that is a little swollin and causes pain when its touched. i believe it might be a ingrown toe nail or blister.

A member asked:

I had ingrown toenail removed in sept. there is cont infection so he went back in 4 days ago &was fine. today, i'm in a lot of pain and my toe is numb?

A member asked:

I have an ingrown toenail and the swelling is spreading down my toe to my foot. could this be a sign of bone infection? i have a doctors appointment tomorrow?

A member asked:

My son who is 12 years old had an ingrown toenail on his big toe that has got infected. we went to a doctor who put him on augmenting anti biotic to kill the infection. this has not worked and his big toe is swelling.

A member asked:

How can i treat my ingrown toe nail?

A member asked:

I would like help with an ingrown toe nail?

A member asked:

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

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