I have a ingrown toe nail?

Question

I already had 1 sugery. but it grew back so I cut the side of the nail byt it grows back and it does not hurt that much no more but, it is still red
Is there a wat to get rid of it pemanetly. and how do I do it.

When I cut it, it was perfectly fine (it didn't hurt) but then my friend steped on it and now it hurts a bit

Answer 1

Treatment
Sometimes initial treatment for ingrown toenails can be safely performed at home. However, home treatment is strongly discouraged if you suspect you have an infection, or if you have a medical condition that puts your feet at high risk—for example, diabetes, nerve damage in the foot, or poor circulation.

Home care:
If you don’t have an infection or any of the above conditions, you can soak your foot in room-temperature water (add Epsom’s salt if you wish), and gently massage the side of the nail fold to help reduce the inflammation.

Avoid attempting “bathroom surgery.” Repeated cutting of the nail can cause the condition to worsen over time. If your symptoms fail to improve, it’s time to see a foot and ankle surgeon.


Physician care:
The foot and ankle surgeon will examine your toe and select the treatment best suited for you. Treatment may include:

* Oral antibiotics. If an infection is present, an oral antibiotic may be prescribed.
* Surgery. A simple procedure, often performed in the office, is commonly needed to ease the pain and remove the offending nail. Surgery may involve numbing the toe and removing a corner of the nail, a larger portion of the nail, or the entire nail.
* Permanent removal. Various techniques may be used to destroy or remove the nail root. This treatment prevents the recurrence of an ingrown toenail. Your foot and ankle surgeon will determine the most appropriate procedure for you.

Following nail surgery, a light bandage will be applied. Most people experience very little pain after surgery and may resume normal activity the next day. If your foot and ankle surgeon has prescribed an oral antibiotic, be sure to take all the medication, even if your symptoms have improved.

Preventing Ingrown Toenails
Many cases of ingrown toenails may be prevented by following these two important tips:

* Trim your nails properly. Cut your toenails in a fairly straight line, and don’t cut them too short. You should be able to get your fingernail under the sides and end of the nail.
* Avoid poorly-fitting shoes. Don’t wear shoes that are short or tight in the toe box. Also avoid shoes that are loose, because they too cause pressure on the toes, especially when you run or walk briskly.


The Truths About Home Treatment

Myth: Cutting a notch (a “V”) in the nail will reduce the tendency for the nail to curve downward.


Truth: Cutting a “V” does not affect the growth of the toenail. New nail growth will continue to
curve downward.

Myth: Repeated trimming of the nail
borders is a good way to treat ingrown toenails.


Truth: Repeated nail trimming fails to correct future nail growth and can make the condition worse.

Myth: Cotton placed under the nail will relieve the pain.


Truth: Cotton placed under the nail can be harmful. It can easily harbor bacteria and encourage infection.

Myth: You can buy effective ingrown
toenail treatments at the drug store.


Truth: Over-the-counter topical medications may mask the pain, but they fail to address the underlying problem.
http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/ingrown-toenail.htm

Answer 2

Those are the worst! I've received many tips throughout the years. You've got to be careful, because if you've got infection in there, it could get serious. If the skin bordering your nail gets red and is very painful to the touch, go see your doctor. I've had two very bad ingrown toenails, both of them on the big toe on either feet. Very painful! An ingrown toenail occurs when the nail starts growing inside of the skin bordering your toe, where the name comes from. What you need to do is start cutting your nails square - don't round down the edges of the nail. Clean the edges of your nails regularly, all kinds of poop gets stuck in there - sock lint, dirt, whatever. Every day, take a cuticle remover (a small tool you can get at a pharmacy, looks like a sewing tool used to remove stitches), and gently move out the gunk found between your nail and the skin surrounding it. It's important to push it from the beginning of your toenail to the end of your toenail - if you go from end to beginning, you could push something inside and create an infection. Clean your cuticle remover tool with alcohol after every use - use TP or a cotton ball, put some rubbing alcohol on that, and rub the tool a few times. Sometimes you'll feel some calloused skin between your nail and the skin surrounding your nail. Usually this hard skin needs to be removed, because it kind of grabs onto your nail, and you need to let your nail grow out without getting snagged. If the nail gets snagged, it'll turn inwards, and grow inwards, exacerbating your problem. I hope this helps - keep doing this until your nail grows out and you can see the edges of each side of your nail. If it gets worse, go see your doctor!

Answer 3

I really dont know good luck!

Answer 4

keep it moint and let it grom, use neosporen to let it grow

Answer 5

some friend