Question 1

my ingrown toenail infection now has black around the pus pocket. what should i do?

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Make appointment: Ingrown toenails and other minor toe wounds and infections are a leading cause of limb amputations. Sounds crazy and dramatic, but the underlying vascular disease is the reason. In order to heal any wound you need extra blood flow. If you have vascular disease, you won't get that extra flow and your wound won't heal. Go see your doctor, ask for an artery ultrasound and referral to vascular.

Question 2

ingrown toenail with black around the pus pocket bad if diabetic?

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YES!!: Any infection in a diabetic is a cause for concern.  See your doctor as soon as possible.

Question 3

i have ingrown toenail ( infected but no pus or blood) so im soaking my feet in vinegar . now i have small black dot on skin near toenail. gangrene?

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Gangrene: would be rare for a young and healthy patient to get with simply soaking in vinegar for a short time... however, if a patient has limited blood supply and/or has neuropathy in the feet, then the chance of gangrene is exponential.  A picture or exam would give you the best diagnosis and treatment plan you may need!

Question 4

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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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 5

i took care of what i believe to be an ingrown toenail by myself a few days ago. my toe became red, swollen, and now there is pus. what should i do?

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Ingrown toenail: Use warm compresses and ice for 20 mins a piece.  20 mins warm.  20 mins ice. You will likely need An antibiotic and someone to fix the ingrown toenail.  A podiatrist would be a good choice or ask you family doctor if they can help you .  You maybe able to get an antibiotic by calling your doctor on call this weekend.  Good luck and feel better!

Question 6

i had a infection caused by an ingrown toenail and it was yellow/green. now it seems white-ish. i'll put a picture below. does this mean it's getting better or worse? https://gyazo.com/d904b5f7b3a1ac51f9295ed0909557db ?

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: pl see your MD or a podiatrist ASAP

Question 7

when you have an infected ingrown toenail how do you know if you've broken the infection? been soaking it in peroxide, and i have clear yellow pus.

Accepted Answer

Still infected: Any drainage means it is still infection, see your doctor asap!

Question 8

can i leave ingrown toenail? it was releasing pus a year ago. it's been a year without it releasing pus and hurting?

Accepted Answer

: No, it is not recommended to leave an ingrown toenail untreated, even if it is no longer releasing pus or causing pain. Ingrown toenails occur when the edge of the nail grows into the skin, causing pain, swelling, and sometimes infection. If left untreated, an ingrown toenail can lead to more serious complications such as a deeper infection or even gangrene.

Question 9

i have a ingrown toenail that's infected and i need something for the infection?

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Health tap Prime: The easiest way to get it treated is to connect through Health Tap Prime service. Eventually, you may need to have the ingrown toenail removed. This is usually done by your primary care provider or a podiatrist.

Question 10

how do i treat a bad infection that resulted in a home-ingrown-toenail removal attempt?

Accepted Answer

See a physician: If you have an infection from attempting to self treat an ingrown toenail, it is time to see a physician. Infections need to be properly managed and if not can result in some serious problems (even from ingrowns!) that range from sepsis (infection of the blood) to osteomyelitis (infection of the bone) both of which have serious consequences. A foot specialist can also be able to help that toenail!

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I have ingrown toenail ( infected but no pus or blood) so im soaking my feet in vinegar . now i have small black dot on skin near toenail. gangrene?

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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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I took care of what i believe to be an ingrown toenail by myself a few days ago. my toe became red, swollen, and now there is pus. what should i do?

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I had a infection caused by an ingrown toenail and it was yellow/green. now it seems white-ish. i'll put a picture below. does this mean it's getting better or worse? https://gyazo.com/d904b5f7b3a1ac51f9295ed0909557db ?

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When you have an infected ingrown toenail how do you know if you've broken the infection? been soaking it in peroxide, and i have clear yellow pus.

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Can i leave ingrown toenail? it was releasing pus a year ago. it's been a year without it releasing pus and hurting?

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I have a ingrown toenail that's infected and i need something for the infection?

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How do i treat a bad infection that resulted in a home-ingrown-toenail removal attempt?

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