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What can i do to heal an ingrown toe nail?

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Soak, see podiatrist: Soak foot in epsom salt and warm water. Make an appointment with your local podiatrist as soon as possible to have ingrown nail borders removed. By waiting too long you may develop an infection which may delay your healing.

Answered 10/19/2014

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Dr. Libby Putnam answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Pain, redness.: Redness and pain along the nail border, sometimes with drainage indicates an ingrown toenail. If your ingrown nail is infected, you'll likely need antibiotics, and possibly a nail procedure. While waiting to see your doctor, soak the toe 10 min/day in luke warm water and epsom salts, use a small amount of topical antibiotic ointment, and cover with a bandaid.

Answered 12/9/2013

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See a foot doc: You may need an antibiotic or a minor surgical procedure depending on what it looks like.

Answered 3/7/2014

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Nail care: Ingrown toenails can be temporarily 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. If you have continued pain, redness or drainage, get it looked at by a professional as you may need to have the ingrown nail border removed and you may need antibiotics.

Answered 8/30/2017

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