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How To Treat an Ingrown Toenail
Aftercare for Treating an Ingrown Toenail
Dress the area with antibiotic ointment and a nonadherent dressing. For splinted nails, have the patient wash the wound daily and reapply dressing as needed. Remove the splint when the inflammation has resolved and the nail no longer impinges on periungual tissue. If part of the nail or a spicule has been removed, instruct the patient to soak the toe in warm water 2 or 3 times a day, redress it, and avoid harsh chemicals. Reinspect the toe in 2 to 3 days for signs of infection, possibly earlier for patients at high risk (eg, those with diabetes, neuropathy, and/or peripheral vascular disease). If the problem has not resolved, refer for definitive podiatric care. Instruct patients to wear less constricting shoes and to trim the nail straight across. 