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Hello, I Have An Ingrown Toenail . It's Been Infected
Question: hello, I have an ingrown toenail. it's been infected a few times, coming back after finishing medication. I was wondering if there was anything I can do myself to fix it without surgery? thanks :)
Brief Answer:
Please upload an image
Detailed Answer:
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I have gone carefully through your query. However, I would need you to upload images of the ingrown toe-nail. Based on your input I would guide you about the possibilities
I would wait for your response and based on your inputs I would guide you further.
Regards
Please upload an image
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service.
I have gone carefully through your query. However, I would need you to upload images of the ingrown toe-nail. Based on your input I would guide you about the possibilities
I would wait for your response and based on your inputs I would guide you further.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
I currently have a clip on the toenail which is lifting it up slightly
Brief Answer:
Seek medical attention at the earliest
Detailed Answer:
I have checked the attached images. The nail is in a pretty bad shape and I would strongly insist you not to try to do anything yourself. Please visit a hospital at the earliest and get it managed. There is some inflammation associated and that too needs to be taken care of. You need to apply some topical antibiotic like neosporin ointment.
Regards
Seek medical attention at the earliest
Detailed Answer:
I have checked the attached images. The nail is in a pretty bad shape and I would strongly insist you not to try to do anything yourself. Please visit a hospital at the earliest and get it managed. There is some inflammation associated and that too needs to be taken care of. You need to apply some topical antibiotic like neosporin ointment.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Neosporin isn't available in my country, are there any alternatives I can use?
Brief Answer:
Any
Detailed Answer:
You can feel free to apply any topical antibiotic that is available in your country. It should be available over the counter and should not be a problem.
Regards
Any
Detailed Answer:
You can feel free to apply any topical antibiotic that is available in your country. It should be available over the counter and should not be a problem.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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