Posted by
check99
16 yrs ago
my toe nail has slightly ingrown and it's slowly starting to swell (and small pain).
i worry it will get worse if i don't do something quick. any home made tips and tricks on what to do?
Ed
16 yrs ago
I had one on my finger caused by chewing my nails. I did some research which indicated that you should never try to cut the skin around the nail - instead the advice was to buy some topical antibiotic cream which brings down the swelling and frees up the nail to grow properly.
I followed this and within a day or so the swelling and pain were gone and the nail grew properly.
If problem persists, this guy can help. Small surgery with local anesthesia to remove the ingrown part and in a few days you're like new. He can also "cure" the nailbed to prevent any ingrown nails ever occuring again, if you're prone to that problem...
Peter KOO and Associates Foot & Ankle Clinic of Podiatry
Rm 901-902 9/F Yu To Sang Building 37 Queen's Rd Central Central Exit D2. Tel 2522 0897. www.foot.com.hk
I've had two surgeries on ingrown toe nails. Basically they cut the toe nail so that it would grow straight and not inside. The first surgery had superb results, the second one gave me crooked and ugly toe nail. Hate my second doctor!!!
I agree, in future, it is better not to cut toe nails in a round shape or cut the edges. Let them grow straight. In addition, do not wear shoes which squeeze your toe nails together. I look at my toe nails now and they are disgusting and I regretted not taking care of them.
tess
16 yrs ago
I agreed you need professional help. I lost the contact of my chiropodist. She was also in Yu To Sand Bldg, may be she retired?? Any recommendation of chiropodist?? thanks.
ADuff
15 yrs ago
Try Alexandra Duff at Physiomotion
www.physiomotion.com.hk
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