Ingrown nail

Ingrown nails are removed when the toe has become so inflamed or infected that no other treatment will work to cure the problem.
How do I prepare for the procedure?
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INGROWN NAILS
SYMPTOMS"The nail (usually on the big toe) has pushed into the soft tissue alongside it. Soon it results in sharp pain. Infection can result.
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What causes ingrown nails?
Ingrown nails have a number of different causes. Some people have a lot of thick skin around the nail itself, and it's hard for the nail to grow out through it.
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To treat an ingrown nail at home:
Soak the foot in warm water.
Use a nail file to separate the nail from the inflamed skin.
Place a small piece of cotton under the nail. Wet the cotton with water or antiseptic.Text Continued Below ...
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A stage I ingrown nail causes redness, slight swelling and a little pain on the side -- or “lateral" groove -- where the nail meets the toe. This is an easily treatable stage.
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The ingrown nail is in warm, often moist, and bacteria-rich environment and it provides a convenient entry for germs that can cause infection. At first, the skin around the nail may be mildly red or inflamed.
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Sometimes surgery involves use of a local anesthetic and removal of a portion of the toenail and its root. Patients with recurrent ingrown nails may require the use of a medication known as liquid phenol, ...
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Legs:
Keep the feet covered when outdoors.
Keep the feet clean and dry; wear cotton socks.
Cut toenails straight across; see a podiatrist as needed to prevent ingrown nails and infections.
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