Guest EsotericMaster Report post Posted May 30, 2003 I was wondering if anyone knows how to treat an ingrown toe nail. I have had it for a few weeks, and it really sucks. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaParkaYourCar 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2003 If so, I'd like to know too. I have a nasty one. The nail had been knocked off and when it grew back it started growing down into the skin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest SweetNSexyDiva Report post Posted May 30, 2003 You can loosen the skin by soaking your foot in hot water for a few minutes. Wait until the skin begins to prune which will allow you to move the skin away from the nail. Push the skin away from the nail, and take a pair of scissors and begin to trim the nail back to its original size. Another way to loosen the skin, is to take a lemon and place it onto your toenail for a good bit of time. The citrus in the lemon will turn your skin into a flexible piece of jelly. That's what worked best for me. You can also place things under the nail to hopefully push the nail out of the skin, until you can finally trim the nail. It is always best to get medical advice from your family doctor. Found here: http://md.essortment.com/ingrowntoenail_rxyf.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EsotericMaster Report post Posted May 30, 2003 My nail didn't fall off, I just cut it too short on the corner. It really sucks, I WANT TO PLAY BASKETBALL! Edit: Thanks, I will try that and keep everyone posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaParkaYourCar 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2003 Oh mine is bad. Half of the tip of the nail is under the skin. Thanks Sweet and Sexy. I'll try that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest IDrinkRatsMilk Report post Posted May 30, 2003 If it's a chronic problem, you can just go to the doctor and have them all taken out. You don't really need them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest HBK16 Report post Posted May 30, 2003 I have one too and it is starting to bug the hell out of me. I have them a lot but not bad. This is the first time where when I took my shoe off, there was green shit all over my sock. Hope the hot water or the lemon idea work cuz Im about to try them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted May 30, 2003 We'll have to amputate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MaxPower27 Report post Posted May 30, 2003 *Gets AoO the hacksaw* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted May 30, 2003 pshaw..I have a scalpel. I can't guarantee any sanitation beyond boiling it in alcohol, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WhenDanSaysJump Report post Posted May 30, 2003 Cut a small V in the centre of the toenail with nail scissors, this'll gradually relieve pressure on the ingrown nail. Then snip away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wwF1587 Report post Posted May 31, 2003 i dont know what happend to mine but i have had two for a few years and they dont seem to hurt at all as long as i keep my toes clipped.. i can just barely get to nail under the skin... i tried straightening it out but it was too painful so i said fuck it and havent had a problem since... i guess my toe is just numb or something... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CoreyLazarus416 Report post Posted May 31, 2003 I just used nail clippers to clip the fucking hell out of it, then soaked in Bactine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
