In grown toe nail

[Notveryhappy]

Hi. I have an ingrown toenail. It grows into the side rather than the top, therefore is very hard to cut. I don't fancy a trip to the docs for something so minor, So does anyone have any tips. I have tried to get into it with clippers but it's very hard and very painful. Boring post
. I know, but it really hurts. :) any suggestions are very welcome. Xx

[cameo]

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[MONTCRIEFF49]

use a tooth pik to lift the nail out then try and snap it off if it works pack a bit cootton woll in wer it grows it then should grow striaght instead of inwards

[slipnot]

You can try poking a tiny piece of cotton wool under the nail where it contacts the skin and keep doing this until the nail has grown enough not to push into the skin. However, if it has been troublesome for some time and continues to be, I wouldn't hesitate to see the doc. My daughter had this and had to have both big toenails removed. It is done at outpatients dept and you're only in for a couple of hours, then home to rest up a few days. Well worth it if you're suffering permanently. Don't think it's trivial as these can be a real pain!