Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How To Treat The Infection On Toe Nail?

Hi I am Sonali, suffering from Ingrown toe nail problem for past 3-4 years. So last Oct'11, both my toe nails were removed as I had developed infection. But after the surgery again I have developed the same problem in my right toe as my nails are grown. Can you suggest some remedy please.
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
Report Abuse
Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

Definitive treatment for the ingrown toenail is the surgical correction.

Once corrected ingrown toenail never recurs.

I suspect that your previous surgery was not properly conducted. This is the reason why the toe once again is ingrown.

I advice you to again visit the nearby doctor to get it surgically repaired.

Please apply polysporin ointment over it as it can prevent infection. Such a infection may obstruct the surgical procedure.

Maintain good hygiene at toe nail by cleanliness at the nail site. For this dip the nail on hot normal saline for few minutes there after clean it with napkin with pressure. This will clear the diry on the angle of the nail.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Ingrown nail


Loading Online Doctors....
How To Treat The Infection On Toe Nail?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. Definitive treatment for the ingrown toenail is the surgical correction. Once corrected ingrown toenail never recurs. I suspect that your previous surgery was not properly conducted. This is the reason why the toe once again is ingrown. I advice you to again visit the nearby doctor to get it surgically repaired. Please apply polysporin ointment over it as it can prevent infection. Such a infection may obstruct the surgical procedure. Maintain good hygiene at toe nail by cleanliness at the nail site. For this dip the nail on hot normal saline for few minutes there after clean it with napkin with pressure. This will clear the diry on the angle of the nail. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.