Comments on: Ingrown Toenail

By: Martin

Martin — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:20:12 +0000

I tried them all… cutting “V”s, cotton, etc. The best thing I ever did for myself was to use some small plastic straws (coffee stirrers), split down the side, as splints. Try it. MH

By: Manchester's Ingrown Toenail Clinic

Manchester's Ingrown Toenail Clinic — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:07:05 +0000

Eric, make sure you keep your toe clean and keep a dressing on it if the skin is broken. The best sort of dressing are non lint ones which will not stick to the skin. This will help reduce the risk of infection, as if it becomes infected you will need to seek the attention of your podiatrist who may be able to offer you anti-biotics to reduce the infection.

By: Martin

Martin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:39:24 +0000

Hello Eric, The cotton is to raise the nail and “hopefully” let it grow out. I tried it but it didn’t solve the problem. I also disagree with the diagram on this page showing the “ingrown” nail as “U” shaped. I think most people, including myself, have normal nails that we just cut back too far at one point in our lives. Now, trying to allow them to grow out (read grow through the skin) is excruciating. When we can’t bear it any longer, we cut them back, and start the vicious cycle all over again… for ever and ever. If you want to know what is working miracles for me, write me mh__98 (that’s two underscores)at yahoo dot com. Honest, no spam, just relief!

By: eric

eric — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:21:04 +0000

i have ingrown toe nail but can someone explain to me the cotton part what do i do

By: Manchester's Ingrown Toenail Clinic

Manchester's Ingrown Toenail Clinic — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:46:38 +0000

Excellent post – very informative. Ingrown toenails can become infected if left untreated and can be very painful.

Ingrown toenail’s often re-occur, it is best to seek professional treatment from your GP or a podiatrist.