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Please help me with with ingrown nails on my feet?
10 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
See the podiatrist: 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.
Answered 3/9/2014
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Ingrown nail: These rarely if ever get better. Simple reduction ism ok for the vascular compromised patient. If you have normal circulation permanent removal is the way to go.
Answered 3/18/2014
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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.
Answered 3/9/2014
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Visit a Podiatrist: Use a warm salt water, or a basin of soapy water, then apply an antiseptic and call the Podiatrist. Good luck.
Answered 9/29/2016
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