Ingrown toenail.......OUCH?

Question

Ok so i am 13 and i am TERRIFIED of doctors......I have an ingrown toenail and today i went to go see my doctor. He put me on meds and put gauze under my toe and said if it sint better by this tuesday he will have to REMOVE it!! Any suggestions on how to make it heal????????

I am also on medicene to help clear the infection

Answer 1

Try soaking it in warm water w/ Epsom Salt in it. It will help clear the infection- I don't guarantee it will do it by Tuesday tho. Also, if you get them a lot, try cutting a small vee in the middle of your toenails next time you cut them, instead of just straight across. the nail will pull toward the vee as it grows pulling it from the sides at the same time. Worked for me and I had them so bad they were going to permanently remove the nails.

Answer 2

ouch...soak in warm water, the ice, then soak. don't pick at it, and take ibuprofen or something for pain.

a toenail removal isn't so bad. it actually looks kinda cool.

Answer 3

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