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Ingrown Toe nail

2020-08-16 18:47:31
I underwent an ingrown toe nail surgery recently, and vertically, there's the gap between nail and the side skin of the toe. And thus theres 3-4 mm of nail bed left open. Doctor has suggested to keep it open, but it is painful. What to do?
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Take painkillers It will heal keep it dry and clean Don't wet it

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You can cover it with an antiseptic band aid till the raw surface of the nail bed is epithelialized If it's too painful take an analgesic But it will definitely heal over time this will last for a few days

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Take pain killers like voveron Sr.

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Better to post pics Continue with daily dressing Analgesic and antibiotics

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Most probably it will heal in due course of time. Do hot fomentation With warm saline.
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