How to Treat an Ingrown Toenail

Felt the pain and discomfort of an ingrown toenail? You're not alone! Surgical treatment for ingrown toenails can help to permanently correct the problem and relieve your pain. Partial nail avulsion (or removal) involves removing the portion of the nail that is causing the ingrowth. This is typically done using local numbing medicines and is a relatively quick and simple procedure. After the surgery, the affected #toe will be bandaged and will need to be kept clean and dry. With proper care and

A subungual hematoma is a collection of blood that forms under the nail due to a tear in the nail bed. This type of hematoma most commonly occurs after an impact injury to the finger or toe, such as when stubbing a toe or jamming a finger. Immediately after the injury, the nail may look normal but within hours the blood accumulates under the nail, causing it to lift up and become discolored and swollen. The collection of blood causes severe pain. #smashedfinger #injury #diy #howthingswork #homer