Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How to tell if my ingrown toenail developed into a skin abscess?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Abscess: An abscess is a collection of pus in the body. Signs would include, swelling, redness, pain, and possible drainage. If you are concerned, i would advise you to see a podiatrist. Bad infections can require antibiotics.
Answered 1/5/2019
5.3k views
Many possibilities: Possible signs of having an infected ingrown nail may include: pain increased redness, swelling, bleeding, tightness or drainage at the nail margins. If pain does not improve, or you develop signs of infection, get it evaluated by a professional.
Answered 9/28/2016
5.3k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I've got an ingrown toenail and a couple weeks of go I cut off the piece of toenail out, but still have pain. Are they gonna get rid of the extra skin on the sides?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I had a procedure done to remove an ingrown part of my toenail and now (3 days later) the skin is still purple around the removed nail. What do I do?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Skin around toe black 2months after ingrown toenail removal. Is that normal or should I go back to dr?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How often should I keep a band aid over an ingrown toenail where the skin on the outside is red and is hurting?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I got a painful ingrown toenail, so i had to cut a tiny bit of skin on my toe to remove it and now it won't stop bleeding. How do I make it stop?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
Did my ingrown toenail develop into a skin abscess? I've always had irritation from ingrown toenails. Lately, I have even more redness and swelling on my toe near the nail. I clipped the nail several days ago there is still swelling. I actually went to my
1/3+ of all my body hair gets ingrown. I even get abscesses! what gives? I've tried so many things! it hurts/is embarrassing! is my skin not normal?
I had an ingrown in my second toenail I thought i got it out because I couldnt feel pain anymore so I would soak my foot. Its been about 2 months later. The side of my toe is still swollen and the skin around it is darker but theres no pain?
I think I had an ingrown toenail. For the most part it's stop hurting. What do I do about the flamed skin that is covering my toe more the. Usual?
Hi, Im not sure if it is an ingrown toenail or just the skin tha is open but its swollen and red and the flesh is coming out. How can I make it better?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
