What can I do about an ingrown toenail, I dont want to go to the doctors!?

Question:

Answers:
Cut a v-shaped notch in the middle of your toe-nail to relieve some of the pressure. Then soak your toe in hot salt water for about 15-20 minutes. You might be able to squeeze the puss out, or it might begin to heal after that. Either way, put some antibiotic and a band-aid on it.

Other Answers:
I get that too occasionally if someone tries clipping my toenails who doesn't know how. Cut a v-shaped notch right in the middle of the end of your toenail-so your nail will grow outta your skin I'm told, and soak it in epson salt. It's best to just leave it alone and not mess with it too much if you can hold yourself back.

Ingrown Toenails Treatment

Self-Care at Home
If it is early in the course of the ingrown toenail, then home care may be successful in preventing the need for surgery.

Soak the foot in warm water 4 times a day. You do not need to add soap or antibacterial agents to the water.
Wash the foot including the affected area twice a day with soap and water. Keep the foot clean and dry during the rest of the day.
Do not wear high heels or tight-fitting shoes. Consider wearing sandals, if appropriate, until the condition clears up.
Try to lift up the corner of the nail that is digging into the skin. Take a small piece of cotton or gauze and roll it between your fingers to form a small roll or wick. Then place the roll between the nail and the skin to keep it elevated. This is painful but is the most important part of home treatment. After every soaking, try to push the roll a little farther in.
You may take a pain reliever such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
If you see no improvement within 3 days, call your doctor.

Prevention

The best method of prevention is careful clipping of the toenails. Toenails should be clipped straight across—taking care to keep the end longer than the skin edge. This prevents the corners from digging into the skin. They should not be rounded or cut too short.
Wear well-fitting shoes.
Keep the feet clean and dry.

More Questions and Answers

The consumer health information on youqa.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions.
The answer content post by the user, if contains the copyright content please contact us, we will immediately remove it.

What can I do about an ingrown toenail, I dont want to go to the doctors!?

Health Resources