It really hurts.
2006-08-16 12:35:37 · 6 answers · asked by Big D 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
The best thing to do with an ingrown toenail is to leave it alone until you can get to a doctor. Take anti-inflamatories such as tylenol or advil. And you can also take nail scissors and cut a small "V" shape into the center of the nail to releive the pressure until it grows out, I find that helps alot. The "V" will open away from you, so it might snag on things, but It really does help! Remember to keep it clean and dry, and if it pusses, clean it with hyrogen peroxide to keep it from getting infected. I would not reccomend bandaids as they put pressure on it and keep out air. Good luck, and feel better!
2006-08-16 12:46:50 · answer #1 · answered by linfinity27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe a doctor would tell you that the proper way to cut your toenail is with a V shaped cut..
But anyways, I have found that impractical. To fix your problem you are going to have to trim up any excess skin that has overgrown due to your problem.
Use your nail clippers to do this. If you do this right you should feel no pain since it is just skin you are removing, not tissue. Now at this point if you notice that there is an actual sliver of nail that is pushing into your flesh and causing the problem, attempt to remove it using a pair of tweezers and a pocket knife *to pry the sliver of nail up enough to be pulled safely*.
If your nail is just pushing into the skin at the end of your toe and causing pain, try to trim the skin that is blocking the nail and lift the nail over what skin is left. Then, let that nail grow out for a few weeks. The purpose of letting an ingrown toenail grow out is to force your skin and flesh back into its proper place.
Remember there are two main causes for an ingrown toenail: A poorly selected shoe or trimming your nails too close to your nailbed.
During the healing process avoid wearing any shoes that have overly thick soles *boots like Dr Martins or Sketchers*.
Good luck. If you have anymore questions feel free to contact me via my profile info.
2006-08-16 12:48:17 · answer #2 · answered by La Voce 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go get a pedicure! Or buy yourself some nippers, and cut it yourself. Don't waste your money/time by going to the doctor.
2006-08-16 13:09:39 · answer #3 · answered by MiLuv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
beat it out with a hammer...oh you said TOE nail...umm, trying clipping off the skin on both sides of the nail
2006-08-16 12:42:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to see a doctor. This will not get better on it's own.
2006-08-16 12:41:44 · answer #5 · answered by Jack S. Buy more ammo! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pull it out yourself or go to the doctor and have them do it.
2006-08-16 12:40:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋