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Terribly painful ingrown toenail. what can i do to fix it?

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Soaking cana help: You can try to soak the foot in some warm water and epsom salt. This may relieve the pain until you can have the offending part of the nail removed from your skin. See your local podiatrist soon before the toe gets infected as once the nail pierces the skin it will become infected. It is a simple office procedure which will get you back to a non painful toe.

Answered 5/21/2015

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Nail Care: 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 2/22/2013

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ingrown nail: There is nothing you can d to "fix" it . To remove an ingrown nail is an in-office procedure performed by your podiatrist. While you are calling to make an appointment you can put neosporin and a band aid on it

Answered 12/29/2014

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