my brother is suffering from the ingrown nail problem on both toe thumb?

Question

its been now 11yrs
we have shown to many doctors,have been oerated upon 4 times,twice the matrix was also removed.it came again
what advices from any corner!!

Answer 1

I used to get those alot, and I had laser surgery a couple times until my podiatrist told me to make some changes. I used to wear shoes (well ok cowboy boots) with pointy toes a lot, and I didnt really take care of my nails. I stopped wearing the pointed boots, and started taking better care of my nails. the best way to prevent that from happening is to keep a close eye on them. trim them a special way keeping them basically straight accross the front of the nail, not the prettiest thing in the world but it beats hobbling around cuz your toe hurts. the next thing is that every day or so you need to work the skin around the sides of the nail and especially the area at the corner of the nail, work the skin so that the nail stays on top and doesnt dig under. that shouold do it.

So start with the basics and get the pain under control by fixing the nail, next start to look at the things that can cause or accelerate the condition.. check the shoes, try a different style if they are too narrow in the front.

Answer 2

I have never done this proceedure on a child. I would seek medical help for it. Go to a doctor, let them at the least demonstrate to you how to do it best on your child. Typically when I have to cut an ingrown toenail, I first numb the area with some Lidocaine. You probably don't have Lidocaine, so your best bet would be to ice the are well, until it's fairly numb. If the toenail is ingrown to the side you want to cut parallel to the growth. Ie. Cut the toenail from the front to back, a little past the point where the toenail is grown in. Then, remove the ingrown portion from the skin with tweezers. Apply a bandage and some antiseptic cream to the area to help keep it from getting infected. If the toenail is growing down into the front portion of the toe, cut paralell to it as well, trying to preserve as much of the toenail that is not ingrown as possible. Again, remove the ingrown portion from the skin using tweezers, bandage, and apply antiseptic cream. If possible try to remove the ingrown portion without cutting too much of the nail. To help prevent ingrown nails: -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, and if it comes back frequently, continue to wear loose shoes or sandals as much as possible. Allow your feet to get as much unconstricted time as possible. Otherwise, see a doctor. They will have better advice for your specific situation. Home remedy is great, but a doctor can often give you advice to do it the best way possible. Sure, it's one doctor visit, but it could save you a lot of trouble down the road.

Answer 3

You've done everything that can be done short of having the toes amputated. Just keep letting it grow back, then having it removed again. My daughter is going through the same thing, and has her two toenails removed every year or so.

Answer 4

I cut my toe nails almost down to the quick and keep them that way. Otherwise they cut into my skin. Hope that helps. Alternately, my grandmother had a toenail removed one time.

Answer 5

I guess if it's hereditary you really need to consult a doctor... but a proper hygiene would also provide a nice solution... why not have pedicure atleast once a week ^^,

Answer 6

He should get regular pedicures, like once a month. This will keep the problem at bay.

Good Luck!

Answer 7

he shouldnt cut his nails too short...when its too short..starts to grow into the skin