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Permalink Reply by acidrock23 on May 10, 2011 at 4:49pm

I used to do stuff like that and slide a syringe of Hydrogen Pyroxide in between the nail and skin (NOT into the skin...) to irrigate the gunk out? I'm sure that's counterindicated but it seemed to work ok. It can also help to pack cotton under the nail so it grows out but you have to change that regularly to prevent infection too.

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Permalink Reply by MikeyType1 on May 10, 2011 at 8:43pm

I have a hard time just injecting insulin so that idea, although it sounds very effective, I don't think I can do that.

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Permalink Reply by Julia on May 10, 2011 at 4:58pm

Eww! I would never slide a syringe under my finger nail! I had an ingrown toenail a couple of months ago, and the podiatrist said to keep neosporin and a band aid on it, until she can treat it. And treating it hurts like hell! Just saying... So, just keep a band aid and neosporin over it until you can fix it.

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Permalink Reply by Kelly WPA on May 10, 2011 at 5:03pm

Neosporin would be good to use - they have used that in the past on my feet with problems. Keep it covered but keep a close eye and if it looks like it is getting worse, get to a doctor right away. Don't use peroxide like AR said - a lot of wound doctors don't like that stuff so unless a doctor says that is OK, I would not use it.

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Permalink Reply by acidrock23 on May 11, 2011 at 4:23am

LOL, that's why I said "it's probably counterindicated"! I'm sure your doctors would also frown upon taking *any* medical advice from people named AcidRock that you met on the internet!! The cotton thing isn't quite as intrusive and seems to have fixed some on my toes, which has been good.

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Permalink Reply by Brian (bsc) on May 11, 2011 at 4:26am

I think doctors also look at your face to see if you are credible.

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Permalink Reply by catlover on May 10, 2011 at 5:08pm

You should soak the finger in warm salty water several times a day.For 10 min. at a time. Maybe 4 times a day. Then use neosporin on it. That should work until your doc appt.

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Permalink Reply by Julia on May 10, 2011 at 5:36pm

Definitely agree with Kelly and catlover. Soaking it will draw out the puss and the infection. It helps a lot and sometimes it makes it feel better, but the ingrown part will still be there. Keep the doctors appointment scheduled, but if it looks like its getting worse rapidly and disgustingly, see someone about it right away!

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Permalink Reply by MikeyType1 on May 10, 2011 at 7:36pm

Does it really matter what kind of salt I use? I have some generic iodized salt, is that ok? Does it have to be sea salt or epsom salt?

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Permalink Reply by Teena on May 10, 2011 at 7:50pm

Had one similar to yours before and Neosporin worked pretty good. When I nipped my toe (pedicure) and got infected, Fucidin was also suggested to me by my doctor.

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Permalink Reply by MikeyType1 on May 10, 2011 at 8:46pm

I'm going to try small amount of neosporin since I have some already. I'm guessing it will be all healed before my next doc appointment. But I want to be safe.
Does anyone know if regular generic table salt is ok to use?

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Permalink Reply by latvianchick on May 10, 2011 at 11:25pm

Salt is fine to use. Soak the finger in warm salted water but I have a feeling you will not be healed by Monday. The problem with ingrowing nails is that the infection has nowwhere to go and it internalises.

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