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DermatologicalMild
Ingrown Toenail
Affects: Toes / Feet · Dermatological
Mild
Severity
Acute
Duration
Toes / Feet
Body Part
Dermatological
Category
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🌿Home Care & Self-Management
- 1Soak the foot in warm water several times a day
- 2gently lift the nail edge away from the skin with clean cotton if possible
- 3wear open or wide-toed footwear
- 4and keep the area clean and dry. Signs of spreading infection or worsening pain need prompt medical attention rather than continued home care
- 5especially in people with diabetes.
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