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It is only a toenail, there is no reason to be scared of it! Some people find relief from ingrown toenails by cutting a small "v" shaped wedge out of the nail in the centre of the affected toe. Checking that your shoes fit correctly also helps.

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Will medicare pay for treatment of an ingrown toenail?

will Medicarepay for ingrown toenail


What do you do if you have a ingrown toenail?

You should soak it in epsom salts and then use some ingrown toe reliever. I believe Dr.Scholl's makes some


What do you do if you have a bad ingrown toenail?

You should soak it in epsom salts and then use some ingrown toe reliever. I believe Dr.Scholl's makes some


If your toe is red and to the side of your toenail is infected but not ingrown what is this and what should you do?

Go to a doctor right away to get some medication


Is ingrown a action verb?

No, ingrown is not an action verb. It is an adjective- as in ingrown toenail. Ingrown describes what type/kind of toenail malady. It can also be used as a noun as well. Refer to webster's online dictionary. This will help more.


When the corner of a toenail grows into the flesh of the nail bed?

it's an ingrown toenail


Is it bad if puss comes out of under your toenail?

not if you have an ingrown toenail... then it is perfectly normal


How do you cut an ingrown toenail?

take a needle go right into the the part of the toenail by the skin, lift the toenail up with the needle and take the nail clippers and cut it back. or in the front of your toenail right in the middle, cut a v shaped figure. the point of the v should be facing up the toenail. this way the toenail will grow toward each other and will prevent ingrown toenails to happen.


What is commonly known an ingrown toenail?

An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the toenail grows into the skin instead of over it. This can cause pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes infection. Proper nail cutting technique and wearing comfortable shoes can help prevent ingrown toenails.


You are scared to go to the doctor about and ingrown toenail what should you do?

1) You should go to the doctor. 2) In the meantime, you can soak your toe in Epsom salts. If it's bad enough you can put a TINY amount of cotton under the nail to try to pull it out of the bed. Wear shoes with a wider toe box to help relieve pressure. Be sure if you're exercising your nails are not too long. Pressure on the nail increases the likelihood of an ingrown toenail.


Ingrown Toenail?

A condition where the edge of the toenail grows into the surrounding skin, often causing pain and infection.


Why do ingrown toenails hurt?

Ingrown toenails hurt because what is happening is that your toenail is penetrating the skin. when anything penetrates your skin it will hurt. The toenail will press on nerves in the toe. another reason that it hurts is that it is infected. The way to treat an infected ingrown toenail is to remove the toenail from the opening in the skin with nail trimmers then soak the toe in warm salt water. Hope this helps!!