Question 1

what will a doctor do for an infected ingrown toenail?

Accepted Answer

Remove it: With local anesthesia, may or may not prescribe an antibiotic depending on how long its been there and how bad it is.

Question 2

ingrown toenail, i don't think it is infected, been dosing it in peroxide to kill off any infection. corner is cut out, when to see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Well done...: Easy on the peroxide. It may kill the bacteria but it also gives your skin a hard time too. Try using warm water. either with or without soap. I think you would know if it was infected. Look for redness, swelling, pain and possibly drainage. Just because you cut the corner out does not necessarily mean you're home free. If infection signs begin, have it corrected by a specialist.

Question 3

i had an ingrown toenail that was infected 2 months ago. ithealed with teatree oil and the nail is now yellow. what can i do without having to see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Stained: There is nothing to do. It will fall off or stay stained. Next time see a podiatrist or primary care doctor.

Question 4

my son who is 12 years old had an ingrown toenail on his big toe that has got infected. we went to a doctor who put him on augmenting anti biotic to kill the infection. this has not worked and his big toe is swelling.

Accepted Answer

Time for re-visit: This is a common initial management often done along with soaks. If he is worse take him back.

Question 5

can family physician  remove an infected ingrown toe nail?

Accepted Answer

Yes: However, a podiatrist does this day and day out. I would highly recommend you see a podiatrist.

Question 6

what is a good antibiotic for an infected ingrown toenail?it recurred after a year. i forgot what meds i took before i had it partially removed.

Accepted Answer

See md: Unless you have md or np behind your name, recommend allowing your md to evaluate and make antibiotic recommendations based on severity of infection:).

Question 7

i recently had an infected ingrown toenail and i had it removed about 4 days ago. how long should i wait before i go back to working 8 hours a day? - i work in a warehouse where i lift heavy objects and walk on solid concrete for 8 hours a day?

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: would think that you can resume work presently, esp if there is no sig pain nor drainage. The final call would be from your nail surgeon. Would also recommend that you protect toe from further trauma and debris.

Question 8

i have an infected ingrown toenail and have done for over a week now, will i end up getting sepis if i don't get it sorted?

Accepted Answer

IF YOU ARE DIABETIC: doubt the infection in the ingrown toenail will cause systemic infection,or sepsis, or septicemia. 
unless you are diabetic or if you have a severe peripheral vascular disease, and you end up with a bad case of ischemia or gangrene.
either way why you want to wait until it becomes a life threatening infection, start soaking your foot, trim your nail well, see a doctor,take antibiotic,etc...

Question 9

will hot water and bleach help an infected ingrown toenail.?

Accepted Answer

No...: You risk burning yourself with the temperature of the water and chemically due to the basic ph of the bleach.  Make an appointment to see a podiatrist.  Prior to your visit, you can begin soaking your toes in a white vinegar-water (1:4) solution for about 10-15 minutes.  The vinegar is a natural anti-fungal/antiseptic and the acidic nature will help reduce inflammation.

Question 10

i recently had my ingrown toenail removed.  it is infected.  i got clindahexal 150mg. should i take it if i suffer with eczema. ?

Accepted Answer

Clindamycin HCl: You should see a doctor and have the foot cultured before taking an antibiotic so that you are sure that if you fail to respond you have a handle on the causative organism and its susceptibility to specific antibiotics. After culturing you can begin the clindamycin. Call and talk to the doctor who removed the toenail. Best wishes.

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Ingrown toenail, i don't think it is infected, been dosing it in peroxide to kill off any infection. corner is cut out, when to see a doctor?

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I had an ingrown toenail that was infected 2 months ago. ithealed with teatree oil and the nail is now yellow. what can i do without having to see a doctor?

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My son who is 12 years old had an ingrown toenail on his big toe that has got infected. we went to a doctor who put him on augmenting anti biotic to kill the infection. this has not worked and his big toe is swelling.

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Can family physician remove an infected ingrown toe nail?

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What is a good antibiotic for an infected ingrown toenail?it recurred after a year. i forgot what meds i took before i had it partially removed.

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I recently had an infected ingrown toenail and i had it removed about 4 days ago. how long should i wait before i go back to working 8 hours a day? - i work in a warehouse where i lift heavy objects and walk on solid concrete for 8 hours a day?

A member asked:

I have an infected ingrown toenail and have done for over a week now, will i end up getting sepis if i don't get it sorted?

A member asked:

Will hot water and bleach help an infected ingrown toenail.?

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I recently had my ingrown toenail removed. it is infected. i got clindahexal 150mg. should i take it if i suffer with eczema. ?

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