A 33-year-old member asked:
how to numb an ingrown toenail?
2 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in

Dr. Ronald Oberman answered
Podiatry 31 years experience
Local anesthesia: This is performed by a qualified health professional: ie a podiatrist in order to properly be able to remove ingrown portion of toenail which otherwise could not be done without severe pain or done at all.
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Dr. Arnold Zuckman commented
Podiatry 42 years experience
Anesthesia is most effectively accomplished via a nerve block at the base of the toe, not around the ingrown portion of the nail
May 7, 2014

Dr. Joan Kinlan answered
Psychiatry 52 years experience
Cut a v in the nail: This gives it room and relief.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Remedy for ingrown toenail?
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Dr. Daniel Farber answered
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 24 years experience
A good podiatrist : A good podiatrist can show you proper nail care and offer more permanent solutions if necessary.
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A 20-year-old member asked:
How do I treat an ingrown toenail?
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Dr. Morris Westfried answered
Dermatology 46 years experience
Podiatrist: For mild ingrown toenail trim back nail and pack with cotton. For infected nail the inflammed tissue may need to be professionally removed by a foot doctor. If this is a recurrent problem there is an in office acid procedure which narrows the nail and prevents recurrences.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
What happens when you leave an ingrown toenail for too long?
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Dr. Addagada Rao answered
General Surgery 56 years experience
Any pain: Long standing ingrown toenails most likely is due to poorly fitted shoes narrow at the toe box.If you are able to put up with needless pain nothing will happen, if you have infection , pus coming out of edge of nail , then will have all the complication of septic focus in the body, if you have implanted devices, defective heart valves, vascular grafts they get infected , could be lethal.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Ingrown toenail, but no money. What should I try?
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Dr. Helen Mabry answered
General Surgery 23 years experience
Soaking: Soak your foot in warm water twice a day. Wear comfortable shoes that do not pinch or squeeze your toes.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
What over te counter cream would I use to numb an ingrown toenail?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Vadim Glukh answered
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 23 years experience
Better be seen by Dr: Numbing may mask a big issue with the infection.
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