ingrown toenail

xteehee SG

u did 2 times on the same toe?means tat 1 of the treatment did not really work well as the ingrown was back?which one would u suggest den?

gabrielhrteo SG

u did 2 times on the same toe?means tat 1 of the treatment did not really work well as the ingrown was back?which one would u suggest den?

Hmmm. Yup. I did twice on my left toe. 1st time i did was at private clinic. It came back again. 2nd time i did it as SGH. It's only recently. My wound is still recovering. So not very sure whether will it come back again. But what the doctor said it's that they removed the growing tissues at the side of my toe. Which means the possibility of having in grown toe nail again is very low. But still not very sure of the outcome yet. Hmmm. I find that SGH is more professional. But it's very time consuming. You need to have an appointment for your referral letter, after that you need to book a operation day, after that you still need to go back for "check up" of the wound after your operation.

xteehee SG

Icic...den i shld jus go to do at sgh huh?the whole toenail?tat would take how long for it to grow back?and was the operation painful or was jus gross?

gabrielhrteo SG

Icic...den i shld jus go to do at sgh huh?the whole toenail?tat would take how long for it to grow back?and was the operation painful or was jus gross?

Hmmm. If you don't mind the waiting process. It can drag for 1-2 months b4 the actual day of your operation. Hmmm. Not sure how long it will take for the nail to fully grow back. Didn't ask the doctor. Hmmm. The pain process is only the injection part. After that, you can't feel a single pain.

Plastic Bag SG

Had ingrown toenail for a couple of times. Went for small surgery to cut the nail. Depending on how bad it is, may cut partial or entire nail.

As the toe is inflammed, the injection (usually at least 2) of the anaesthetic is damn painful. Then you wont feel a thing when the doctor cut the nail.

But if it's entire nail removal, after the anaesthetic wears off, GOOD LUCK.

gabrielhrteo SG

Had ingrown toenail for a couple of times. Went for small surgery to cut the nail. Depending on how bad it is, may cut partial or entire nail.

As the toe is inflammed, the injection (usually at least 2) of the anaesthetic is damn painful. Then you wont feel a thing when the doctor cut the nail.

But if it's entire nail removal, after the anaesthetic wears off, GOOD LUCK.

Hmmm. I find that it's the dressing of the wound is more painful. Haha. When your blood is dried and stick to the bandange. When they remove.... hohohoho.... High man! Especially when your flesh is still raw(For removal of entire toe nail)!

Whatdatoot SG

I have it for 9 years already and its never stops reoccuring. Surgery is the best option i guess.

3nityblood. SG

i agree with alfagal

normally i just dig it out with sharp pins and stuff. i guess u just have to cut ur nails frequently to prevent it from growing =o

xteehee SG

Waaaa.....now say untill lyk quite serious sia...how serious den need to remove the nail or stuff?do doctors remove the swollen part too?

gabrielhrteo SG

Waaaa.....now say untill lyk quite serious sia...how serious den need to remove the nail or stuff?do doctors remove the swollen part too?

Hmmm. Got to see. It all depends on the condition and your surgeon. As long as you got in grown toe nail, they will definately remove it. It's just whether is it entire or just cut and remove half of your nail. I don't think they remove the swollen part of your flesh. I might be wrong though. Cause they used a cloth to cover the process of the surgery. After the surgery, they will give u antibiotics and med for swelling. By the way, you can use your parents medisave for the operation fees in SGH. You need their signature if you're below 21 of age for the operation.

QX179R SG

What are ingrown toenails? Why do nails "grow inside?"

Ingrown toenails are the most common nail impairment. This happens when your nail has corners or sides which dig painfully into your nail grooves when they grow, causing inflammation.

Most of your toenails grow straight out. But sometimes, their corners and edges can curve inwards. The big toe is the most commonly afflicted.

Ingrown toenails can occur for a number of reasons:

Is there any way to reverse ingrown toenails? Can I make my nails grow straight again?

Ingrown toenails are best treated by a dermatologist. The doctor can resect the ingrown portion of your toenail using chemicals, lasers or other methods.

parn SG

Private clinic very ex leh...i tink i tomolo go polyclinic again bah....but need stiches meh?omg i tot its jus a small surgery?

Then you cut it yourself lor....last time I believed those cavemen also did it themselves.

Maith SG

i always got. Then it will swell abit and when i squeeze,sometimes got pus or some watery liquid come out. I just dug out the nail poking against the flesh using a pointy object then use a nail clipper to clip the nail away. Then i just let it heal

QX179R SG

used to do dat as well too..

xteehee SG

well i just came back from the polyclinic and i have an appt at alexandra hospital is 3 weeks time...lets just hope it can heal in tat 3 weeks so i dont have to do the surgery which look gross...

caleb_chiang SG

Why never do pedicure one...

xteehee SG

lols...how i noe will lyk tat...haix...

viewquek SG

Get a pedicure set. U will find the correct tools to cut off those

ingrown nail. I used to cut those ingrown nail myself.

xteehee SG

my toe is swollen leh...anw i got an appt at alexandra ler so i tink i shall seek help dere bah...jus kinda scared stitches and pictures from gabrielhrteo's surgery -.-

gabrielhrteo SG

my toe is swollen leh...anw i got an appt at alexandra ler so i tink i shall seek help dere bah...jus kinda scared stitches and pictures from gabrielhrteo's surgery -.-

That's good. Did the doctor from the polyclinic give you antibiotic? Your wound must not be infected. So that the doctors from alexandra are able to give u an operation date. Hmmm. It only the injection that hurts. But once the anesthetic starts to wear off. You will feel pain. But it's only for a night. =) I removed my stitches today at the polyclinic.

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