ingrowing toenail

[maggieann]

what is the best way to cut an ingrowing toenail please?

[nicrite]

I don't think you are actually supposed to cut ingrowing toenails! I think they have to be surgically removed before they get infected. Although I have heard a way to prevent happening is to cut your toenails straight across, but I guess it's a bit late for that now!

[Headtime]

Also, my doctor told me when I had them ingrowing nails, years ago at 13, that you can cut a "V" shape in the middle of the nail, and as the nails grow they will try to pull back together and un-ingrow - if that's a word!

[Ember]

Please don't you will do more harm than good, see a chiropodist or your Dr.

[Cetti]

Yes, I agree PG - You must see a good chiropodist straight away as I doubt if your Dr will have the facilities (or the time) because it takes a good half an hour. The whole toenail is not removed, just each side. Do take proper advice - and in the meantime if it's infected soak in a bowl of warm water and Savlon.

[craig_edward]

If its in-growing then you've probably been cutting them too short anyway... wouldn't advise cutting them any more. Don't bother with a chiropidist, you need a Dr, you'll probably get referred to hospital for a minor op to remove part of the nail and stop it growing into the flesh surrounding the nail - not a particularly nice procedure to watch, but they give you good local anaesthetic... moral of the story???? don't cut your finger nails down too much!!!

[coemgen]

My husband has sufferred with ingrowing toenails since he was a child and it had nothing to do with cutting his nails too short. They are extremely painful and must be treated by a doctor.