I think i have an ingrowing toenail ?

Question

i think i have an ingrowing toe nail,my proper nail has come off and reviled a Small toe nail i don't know if i should soak it in salt with boiling hot water or just boiling hot water?i don't know how i got an ingrowing toenail :S help

Answer 1

Well, if it is early in the course of the ingrown toenail, then home care may be successful in preventing the need for surgery. Here is what you should and shouldn't do:

* Soak the foot in warm water 4 times a day. You do not need to add soap or antibacterial agents to the water.

* Wash the foot including the affected area twice a day with soap and water. Keep the foot clean and dry during the rest of the day.

* Do not wear high heels or tight-fitting shoes. Consider wearing sandals, if appropriate, until the condition clears up.

* Try to lift up the corner of the nail that is digging into the skin. Take a small piece of cotton or gauze and roll it between your fingers to form a small roll or wick. Then place the roll between the nail and the skin to keep it elevated. This is painful but is the most important part of home treatment. After every soaking, try to push the roll a little farther in.

* You may take a pain reliever such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

* If you see no improvement within 3 days, call your doctor.

Answer 2

That is not a ingrown toenail, that is the root of your nail.  Your toenail will

grow back. P. S.: Never put any part of your body in Boiling water.

  

Answer 3

Ingrowing toenail is a contagious disease. There is no hope for you. You're doomed. The best possible scenario for you is foot amputation. If you leave it much longer it may be your whole leg. I suggest you go to the doctors immediately before you pass it onto anyone else.