Question 1

can there be an over-the-counter numbing medicine that could be used on an ingrown toe nail?

Accepted Answer

No: An ingrown nail undercuts the skin and usually is painful and can get infected.  The pain is a warning that you have a problem.  The nails need trimming to eliminate the sharp edge and very hot foot soaks can be helpful    you podiatrist can assist in this and probably has a cure.

Question 2

does local anesthesia used during an ingrown  toe nail procedure show up in a urine drug screen?

Accepted Answer

It should not: show up in a urine tox screen.

Question 3

is it normal for left side of toe where numbing medicine was injected, to still feel sleep 2 weeks after ingrown toenail removal?

Accepted Answer

Sensation: You had an ingrown toenail and the local anesthetic worked well.  2 weeks later it still feels numb.  Chech this for sensation.  If you can feel hot and cold.  Hard and soft etc then it is most likely fine.  The nerve block usually wears off the same day.  The pain and theobbing are the most common complaints.  Keep the area clean and dry.  Make sure the toe has full range of motion no redness.

Question 4

what can i do to heal an ingrown toe nail?

Accepted Answer

Soak, see podiatrist: Soak foot in epsom salt and warm water.  Make an appointment with your local podiatrist as soon as possible to have ingrown nail borders removed.  By waiting too long you may develop an infection which may delay your healing.

Question 5

what can i do to eliminate an ingrown toe nail?

Accepted Answer

Pain, redness.: Redness and pain along the nail border, sometimes with drainage indicates an "ingrown toenail". If your ingrown nail is infected, you'll likely need antibiotics, and possibly a nail procedure. If you can't get in to see a doctor, soak the toe 10 min/day in luke warm water and epsom salts, use a small amount of topical antibiotic ointment, and cover with a bandaid.

Question 6

what do you advise if i want help with an 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 7

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.

Question 8

the skin on the tip of my big toe is darkening, i've had an ingrown toe nail but that was about 1-2 years ago and healed since then, or so i thought.

Accepted Answer

Needs care: its very hard to determine what's going on from the information you have given.  I'd recommend you have it checked out

Question 9

why was i put on an antibiotic. for an ingrown toe nail? tried asking the doctor but he seemed in a hurry?

Accepted Answer

Paronychia: Most ingrown toenails or fingernails get infected very quickly and an abscess (the greenish or white pus) forms very easily. I have never had one of these resolve without antibiotics or surgery.

Question 10

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.

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