How To Treat Ingrown Toe Nail

From your history it sounds like you hv developed ingrown toe nai. Along with fungal infection of nail (onychomycosis). Correct diagnosis to be made only after proper examination. For acute pain you can take nsaids (like aceclofenac). Once the pain is subsided, you can cut the ingrown portion of toe nail (or removal of matrix of nail. For onychomycosis pulse dose of cap itraconazole is given along with topical (like cyclopirox olamine/ amorolfine lotion). Visit nearst dermatolgist. Thanks. 

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Dr. Prashant K VaidyaDiploma In Gastroenterology, Diploma In Dermatology, BHMSHomeopath

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Try these remedies at home: Soak the toe for about 15 minutes in a bathtub or bucket filled with warm water and salt. Do this three to four times a day. Rub a medicated ointment on the toe and wrap it in a clean bandage. To treat an ingrown toenail, gently lift the corner of the nail. For weakness healthy diet... Omega-3 fatty acids. You can find it in salmon, tuna, avocados, and olive oil. Vitamin B-1. This vitamin helps signals in your nervous system move quicker, It’s found in pork, peanuts, and kidney beans. Eggs. High in other B vitamins, eggs help balance hormone levels. 

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Dr. Pramod Kumar SharmaMBBS, MDEndocrinologist

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Ingrowing toe nail should better be prevented by avoiding too much trimming of toe nail and if it happens you have to treat it by cleaning, antibiotics and analgesic anti inflammatory medicines. 

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Dr. Sathish ErraBHMS, Diploma in DermatologySexologist

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Soak the toe for about 15 minutes in a bathtub or bucket filled with warm water and salt. Do this three to four times a day. Rub a medicated ointment on the toe and wrap it in a clean bandage. To treat an ingrown toenail, gently lift the corner of the nail. 

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Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidErasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physical Activity, MPT, BPTh/BPTPhysiotherapist

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. Our suggestion would be to do hot water fermentation along with Cold (ice) therapy. 

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Dr. Sandesh GuptaMBBS, Diploma in Venerology & Dermatology (DVD)Dermatologist

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There are various factors responsible for toe nail pain such as: Trauma / injury / embedded object: One of the most typical reasons for toenail pain is a direct injury to the toenail. This could come from a heavy object falling on the toenail, or from stubbing your toe on a piece of furniture or other hard surface. Improperly fitting footwear can also cause injury to the toenail if worn repeatedly. When the toe box of your shoes is too narrow, the shoe has a tendency to rub against or place too much pressure on your toe when walking or running. High-heeled shoes with narrow toes, extremely stiff footwear like work boots, ski boots or cleats, and even the friction from running in ill-fitting sneakers can cause bruising and pain in your toenails. Wearing open-toed shoes or going barefoot can also expose your toes and toenails to painful injury. A splinter or small bit of debris can easily become lodged under the toenail, leading to pain and inflammation in the nail bed. Fungal infection: Fungal toenail infections are characterized by a nail that looks thickened, discolored, and/or crumbly. While the infection itself usually doesn't cause pain, the thickened nail can become painful when it rubs against the inside of your shoe during activity. Reducing the friction by smoothing down the thickened nail can help with the pain, but the underlying infection should also be treated. Delaying treatment of a fungal toenail infection can make treatment more difficult, and if the condition is ignored for too long, it could lead to loss of the toenail. Ingrown toenail: An ingrown toenail occurs when the sharp edge of your toenail becomes embedded or begins to grow into the soft skin on the side of the toenail. Ingrown toenails can be caused by cutting the toenail incorrectly or from wearing tight shoes that press the nail into the skin. The result is painful swelling and inflammation at the point of contact between nail and skin. The pain is usually more pronounced when pressure is placed on the area. Uncommon causes: Nail pain can also be caused by less common factors such as melanoma, psoriasis, and cysts or tumors under the nail. Most of these are accompanied by toenail discoloration, so if you notice an unusual color or hue on your nail or the skin surrounding it, that's a sure sign that you should have your toe checked out by a professional. 

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Dr. Kumar SambhavMBBSGeneral Physician

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Hi infected toe nail could be due to fungal as well as bacterial reasons, depending upon severity of toe nail and cause of toe nail can advice right medication, but in mean time you can Soak your sore toe in warm water for 15 minutes 2 to 3 times each day, attach picture of your infected toe nail for right medicine. 

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Dt. Amar SinghB.Sc. - Dietitics / Nutrition, Nutrition Certification,Registered DietitianDietitian/Nutritionist

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Hello These conditions are very easy to treat, but you need a professional to tell you exactly what you need to do. 

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Dr. Vijay KhandelwalBachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), Diploma in Dermatology, post graduate certificate in dermatologyDermatologist

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First treat infections with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory ,cut nail before in grow, cut in straight line form not in round cut, wear losses shoes don't wear tight shoes spacialy which press nail if all work fail then go for surgery for nail bed elevation this is tha only solution. 

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Dr. Surbhi AgrawalPDDM, MHA, MBBSGeneral Physician

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You can treat most ingrown toenails at home. Here's how: Soak your feet in warm water. Do this for 15 to 20 minutes three to four times a day. Soaking reduces swelling and relieves tenderness. Place cotton or dental floss under your toenail. After each soaking, put fresh bits of cotton or waxed dental floss under the ingrown edge. This will help the nail grow above the skin edge. Apply antibiotic cream. Put antibiotic ointment on the tender area and bandage the toe. Choose sensible footwear. Consider wearing open-toed shoes or sandals until your toe feels better. Take pain relievers. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may help ease the toe pain. 

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