Question 1

good treatment for an in growing toenail?

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See a podiatrist: There is a small piece of nail still embedded in the corner.  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 2

i have couple toenails that are yellow what is best treatment?

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: I recommend consulting a podiatrist for accurate diagnosis and appropriate testing,treatment and followup. Fungus infection is a common cause of yellow toenails.

Question 3

what is the treatment of onychomycosis of the toenails?

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Topical-Oral-Laser: There are 3 tratments that i recommend. Topical antifungal medication that is brushed on the toenail, several times daily. Very low cure rate. Oral antifungal medication such as Lamisil (terbinafine) that you take daily for 3 months. Or laiser treatments to get rid of the fungus. Lamisl and laser treatments have a much higher cure rate. Laser treatments are not usullay covered by insurance and can be expensive.

Question 4

what is the best treatment for ingrown toenails?

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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 5

topical fungus nail treatment that is effective for toenails?

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Treating fungus...: Treating fungus in nails is challenging and all take at least 6-8 weeks. If you are young and healthy and the nails are just yellow - applying antifungal cream (like lamisil) to the nails twice daily. Once the nail is thickend and deformed, or if you are diabetic it is much harder to treat. Applying vick's to the nails every night will soften them & make them less painful.

Question 6

could you tell me what's the best treatment of ingrown toenails?

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Ingrown: My best suggestion is have a portion of the nail removed under local. Very simple and done in office.

Question 7

extreme ingrown toenails worst i have ever seen! what the best treatment?

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See a podiatrist: You need to see a podiatrist who will probably use local anesthetic to numb the toe and remove the ingrown toenail.
If there is infection an antibiotic will be needed.

Question 8

do you know any painless treatment/management of ingrown toenails?

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Timely trimming and : Wearing wider shoes help, as well as seeing a podiatrist for a specific customized approach to your particular problem.

Question 9

which treatment if you have an ingrown toenails which are nasty and very painful is the very best?

Accepted Answer

See chiropodist: Chiropodists or podiatrists are well trained and versed in the care of ingrown toe nails. Some just require soaking +- antibiotics and professional trimming of the nail. If very bad with granulation tissue (chronic sore) or unresponsive to conservative therapy may require surgery.

Question 10

my mom's toenails look like dead. they are very rough and stop growing. what could be the reason and & treatment?

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Onchomycosis: The appearance of the toenails are likely caused by a fungal infection. This infection can be treated by removing the affted nails, applying a medicated polish or taking anti-fungal medication. It will take several months for the nails to respond to treatment and there is not a 100% cure rate. See your doctor to confirm the diagnosis and treat the infection.

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