Ingrown Toenails

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.

A tetanus immunization will be given if it has been longer than five years since the last one. With an ingrown toenail, there is a chance the open wound could develop tetanus.Sometimes a preoperative X-ray will be taken to make sure that the infection hasn't spread to the bone (osteomyelitis).The doctor will inject anesthetic medicine at the point where the toe joins with the foot. This will make the entire toe numb.The doctor will then drain the infection from the end of the toe or remove the extra tissue that has grown around the end of the nail.At this point, the doctor will remove a portion of the nail so that the skin or infection can heal without the nail pushing on it.

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.

A tetanus immunization will be given if it has been longer than five years since the last one. With an ingrown toenail, there is a chance the open wound could develop tetanus.Sometimes a preoperative X-ray will be taken to make sure that the infection hasn't spread to the bone (osteomyelitis).The doctor will inject anesthetic medicine at the point where the toe joins with the foot. This will make the entire toe numb.The doctor will then drain the infection from the end of the toe or remove the extra tissue that has grown around the end of the nail.At this point, the doctor will remove a portion of the nail so that the skin or infection can heal without the nail pushing on it.