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Ingrown Toenails
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Ingrown toenails are a common condition in which the corner or side of a toenail grows into the soft flesh.
pain, redness, swelling and, sometimes, an infection
Soak the foot in warm water 3 to 4 times a day if possible. After soaking, keep the toe dry, Gently massage over the inflamed skin, Place a small piece of cotton or dental floss under the nail. Wet the cotton with water or antiseptic.
Surgical treatments of ingrown toenails include a number of different options. If conservative treatment of a minor ingrown toenail does not succeed or if the ingrown toenail is severe, surgical management is recommended by a podiatrist.The initial surgical approach is typically a partial avulsion of the lateral nail plate known as a wedge resection or a complete removal of the toenail.[1] If the ingrown toenail reoccurs despite this treatment, destruction of the germinal matrix with phenol is recommended.Antibiotics are not needed if surgery is performed. -
Soak the foot in warm water 3 to 4 times a day if possible. After soaking, keep the toe dry, Gently massage over the inflamed skin, Place a small piece of cotton or dental floss under the nail. Wet the cotton with water or antiseptic.
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Surgical treatments of ingrown toenails include a number of different options. If conservative treatment of a minor ingrown toenail does not succeed or if the ingrown toenail is severe, surgical management is recommended by a podiatrist.The initial surgical approach is typically a partial avulsion of the lateral nail plate known as a wedge resection or a complete removal of the toenail.[1] If the ingrown toenail reoccurs despite this treatment, destruction of the germinal matrix with phenol is recommended.Antibiotics are not needed if surgery is performed.