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Wedding in the morning but have severe ingrown toenail pain. is there any quick cure?

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Temporary relief : Ingrown toenails can usually be through lifestyle and home remedies, such as 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 2/7/2013

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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 12/10/2013

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