What can I do if my ingrown is infected?

What can I do if my ingrown is infected?

What can I do if my ingrown is infected?

How to treat an infected ingrown toenail

  1. Soak your foot in warm water and Epsom salt or coarse salt to soften the area.
  2. Apply antibiotic or antifungal lotion directly to the nail and to the skin under and around the nail.
  3. Take over-the-counter pain medication to help reduce symptoms, such as discomfort and swelling.

Can an ingrown get infected?

The main symptom of an ingrown toenail is the pain from the nail growing into the skin instead of over it. If the ingrown toenail gets infected, it might be swollen or red, and it might drain pus. The area around the ingrown toenail is often painful.

What does the beginning stages of toenail fungus look like?

An early stage fungal toenail infection will show up with white lines or spots evident on the surface of the nail. The nails will become thick, more yellow, and brittle. They can also exhibit a powdery and softened condition.

What happens when an ingrown hair gets infected?

Oftentimes, an infection of an ingrown hair can start off as a red bump. As the infection progresses, you may see pus and the bump may grow larger. The area around the infected ingrown hair may also: appear red and irritated.

How do I know if fungus is healing?

Nail fungus can be resistant to treatment and nails take a long time to grow out, so it can take several weeks or months for an infection to be fully resolved. You will know that the treatment is working and the infection is clearing up when you see growth of a new, healthy nail from the base of the nail bed.

Can a family doctor fix ingrown toenails?

Although many types of doctors, including family physicians, pediatricians, urgent-care walk-in physicians, and dermatologists, can treat ingrown toenails, podiatrists (foot and ankle specialty doctors) are uniquely qualified among the medical professionals to treat this condition.