Question 1

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i have been having ingrown toenail since june 2018 and managing the pain by using ointment and cream, i got from the pharmacy. i want to have it removed now?

Accepted Answer

: Most are trained in the procedure &amp; some enjoy doing it. Some might refer you out to a foot doctor based on their patient load ( it does take extra time). I would call the office staff &amp; see what they suggest.

Question 2

what over te counter cream would i use to numb an ingrown toenail?

Accepted Answer

Better be seen by Dr: Numbing may mask a big issue with the infection.

Question 3

could  fluocinonide or nystatin and triamcinolone cream help my ingrown toenail?

Accepted Answer

No: Ingrown toe nail causes a foreign body type reaction due to the toenail growing into tissue that it otherwise should not. It needs to be removed.

Question 4

will anti-fungal cream help with ingrown toe-nails?

Accepted Answer

No: Ingrown toenails are a physical problem in which a sharp edge or corner of the toenail is under some skin and continues to grow, thus cutting into the skin. The skin then gets swollen, inflamed, and painful. An anti-fungal cream would not help resolve the ingrown toenail problem.

Question 5

will anti fungal cream clear up an  infected/ingrown toe nail ?

Accepted Answer

Not by itself: Anti fungals of any type will only help if the infection is fungal.  Even then that would only be part of the answer.   The ingrown nail must still be removed and an environment  condusive to healing must be developed at the site.

Question 6

how can i treat ingrown toenails?

Accepted Answer

See your podiatrist: There are many ways that ingrown nails can be treated. I do not recommend you doing it yourself or going to nail salon and having them take care of it. A podiatrist is trained in taking care of this and there are many treatment options that are available.

Question 7

how do i prevent ingrown toenails ?

Accepted Answer

See below: Proper nail care, trim the nails straight across and then use a file to round the edges.

Question 8

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.

Question 9

how can i dissolve an ingrown toenail?

Accepted Answer

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 10

i have an ingrown toenail, what can i do?

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.

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Good day i have been having ingrown toenail since june 2018 and managing the pain by using ointment and cream, i got from the pharmacy. i want to have it removed now?

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What over te counter cream would i use to numb an ingrown toenail?

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Could fluocinonide or nystatin and triamcinolone cream help my ingrown toenail?

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Will anti-fungal cream help with ingrown toe-nails?

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Will anti fungal cream clear up an infected/ingrown toe nail ?

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How can i treat ingrown toenails?

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How do i prevent ingrown toenails ?

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How do i treat an ingrown toenail?

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How can i dissolve an ingrown toenail?

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I have an ingrown toenail, what can i do?

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