Viewer Comments: Ingrown Toenails - Effective TreatmentViewer Comments & ReviewsIngrown Toenails - Effective TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What treatment has been effective for your ingrown toenails?
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Published: August 10
I had an ingrown nail on both if my big toes at both sides. I wouldn't go to the gp because I don't like injections, when I went for the surgery I was terrified but in actual fact this pain you experience with the anesthetic is well worth the pain relief overall. I now just go for checkups but I advise people to have theirs checked out immediately, it took we a year to conquer my fear. I wish I would have done it sooner!!
Comment from: happitrails, 45-54 Female (Patient)
Published: March 03
I was given 20000mg of cephalaxin twice a day for my ingrown toenail and I washed and soaked my foot in Epsom salts emptying the water four times a day. I continue to have pain and will now be going to a podiatrist because the medical doctor is now referring me to him. I wish I had gone to the podiatrist in the first place. Must Read Articles Related to Ingrown Toenails
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