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Why do ingrown toenails hurt?
Ingrown toenails hurt because what is happening is that your toenail is penetrating the skin. when anything penetrates your skin it will hurt. The toenail will press on nerves in the toe. another reason that it hurts is that it is infected. The way to treat an infected ingrown toenail is to remove the toenail from the opening in the skin with nail trimmers then soak the toe in warm salt water. Hope this helps!!
Do I have an ingrown toenail my nail doesnt hurt but the skin around it is pinkish and swollen and hurts when I press on a certain spot?
Yes you have an ingrown toenail. Buy some "Vicks Vapor Rub" Use it everyday until you see a change. The red part is due to infection.
Why do people have toenail's?
It protects the skin.
Ingrown Toenail?
A condition where the edge of the toenail grows into the surrounding skin, often causing pain and infection.
How will you get your toenail to fall off?
well you don't really want to get your toenail taken off because it really hurts but it can fall off if you stub it very hard or if you get it stuck under something like a door
What if the skin around a mole hurts like a bruise?
get it checked out by a doctor ,especially if you have been sunbathing
What does it mean when you have an ingrown toenail?
it means that the nail has grown into your skin at the side of your toe.
How do you cut an ingrown toenail?
take a needle go right into the the part of the toenail by the skin, lift the toenail up with the needle and take the nail clippers and cut it back. or in the front of your toenail right in the middle, cut a v shaped figure. the point of the v should be facing up the toenail. this way the toenail will grow toward each other and will prevent ingrown toenails to happen.
What should I do if my toe hurts really bad and it looks like I might have a ingrown toenail. My symptoms are Sharp pains while walking peeling of my skin pus coming out of it and my toe has a red tin?
i have the same tho mine is only like that when i paint my toenails
Can a ingrown toenail go away on its own and if cant how can you treat it?
Possibly, I've had an ingrown toenail, but are you talking about i growing into the skin from the front, so it look like (in the front) that the skin is replacing a nail? If so, i don't have an answer. However, if this is from the side, simply cut the excess nail that is connected to the skin, or ask help from a doctor.
What is commonly known an ingrown toenail?
An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the toenail grows into the skin instead of over it. This can cause pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes infection. Proper nail cutting technique and wearing comfortable shoes can help prevent ingrown toenails.
Can you superglue a toenail to the nail bed?
Superglue is not recommended for attaching a toenail to the nail bed. Using superglue can lead to irritation, infections, or further damage to the nail and surrounding skin. If a toenail is loose or damaged, it's best to consult a healthcare professional for proper care and treatment.
