Question 1

i have an ingrown nail, what to do?

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Painful nail: If you are suffering from an ingrown nail, start to soak it in warm water with one tablespoon of salt and add a tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide. Soak for twenty minutes. Afterwards apply a topical antibiotic. If this dies not help, go see a foot doctor.

Question 2

how to tell if i have an ingrown nail?

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See below: Pain, swelling, drainage.

Question 3

what should i do after getting an ingrown nail removed?

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Keep clean.: Follow the directions given to you by the doctor who removed the ingrown nail. Usually, those instructions consist of keeping it clean, and possibly using some antibiotic ointment and a bandaid to cover. Some physicians recommend daily soaking in warm water and epsom salts. Use an open toed shoe or sandal to keep pressure from the area until it heals.

Question 4

what can i do to relieve the pain from an ingrown nail  ?

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Ingrown portion: Needs to be cut out soaking and antibiotic cream/ointment may be of some help but problem will not resolve unless ingrown portion of nail is removed. Avoid tight fitting shoes.

Question 5

can i remove my ingrown nail juat by myself? what should i do?

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Ingrown nails: It is not a good idea to remove an ingrown nail by oneself. Cutting the nail incorrectly can cause the nail to become even more ingrown. More importantly, if there is an open sore or wound after removing the ingrown nail, that opens the door to bacteria, which can cause an infection.  It is best to have a dermatologist or podiatrist treat ingrown nails.

Question 6

what to do if i had an ingrown nail and they cut the nail in half. and now its hurts out of nowehere and it kills any 1 know how it can heal fast and less painful?

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Nail care: It may help to soaking your foot in warm water and epsom salt, removal of embedded debris from the nail borders, and applying an antibiotic ointment to temporarily soften the corners.  If pain or redness continues get it looked at by a professional.

Question 7

how much pain should i expect from ingrown nail surgery?

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Tender: Well my personal experience is that it hurts during the anesthetic injection, but thereafter, there is mild discomfort for several days. Your activities need to be curtailed for several days, and you need to take care of the woud with antibiotic ointment. Sometimes there is a fungal infection that would require a longer course of oral antifungal medication. Good luck.

Question 8

please tell me what can help me with an ingrown nail?

Accepted Answer

Take care of it.: Ingrown toenails can be remedied through soaking your foot in warm water, removal of embedded debris from the nail borders, and applying an antibiotic ointment to temporarily soften the corners. One should always try to cut the nails strait across to avoid leaving an embedded nail spicule. If pain or redness continues get it looked at by a professional.

Question 9

how can you prevent an ingrown nail from forming?

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See below: Use a cuticle stick to push the skin away from the nail.  Make sure you cut your nails straight across & then use a file to round the edge.

Question 10

could there be a reason to grow out my ingrown nail?

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Have it checked: The nail has changed its normal path of growth, and any attempt from your end may cause the nail to ingrow more.  This could lead to more pain and possible infection.  Consider having it examined properly.  Your doctor may suggest treatment with debridement (cutting) as well as use of a topical medication.  If it is a chronic problem, a matrixectomy may be suggested.  Have it checked.

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