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Susan (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) on 03/03/2010
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My son (13 yrs old)has had ongoing in grown toe nails for at least the last 6mnths. He had never before been on antibiotics and is now on his 4th round. He is scheduled for surgery today. It will be on both big toes. I really dont want this done if we can try another means. We have soaked and wrapped the toes in sage (a native remedy) he has taken oregano oil drops orally. We have also soaked in epsum salts. Thanks
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Replied By Cpn (Panther Land, Usa) on 03/03/2010

I DO NOT know of any remedies for ingrown toe nails. But, I had some severe swelling in my two wisdom teeth in the back of my mouth. I had two removed some years ago, because of swelling and biting the back of my mouth when chewing. The dentist actually put me on antiboitics for a few weeks before he cut the teeth out, because of the swelling and possibly getting infection in it.

Same thing this time, same feeling and I was about to set the appointment, when I read on here about GARLIC being used for abcess teeth.

Well long story short, in 24 hours great improvement, 48 hours major improvement, 72 hours later almost gone. I continued the garlic for about 5 days total to be sure it was gone.

I still have my teeth and I have had no more flare ups. This happen right before Christmas.

The way I used the garlic was I just put a clove in my mouth and held it in the wisdom teeth and gums ( chewing every so often ) I would swallow the rest after a while of holding it on there.

I am NO DOCTOR, but GARLIC got rid of my swelling in my mouth, so maybe it will help with ingrown nail.

I would apply the garlic and get the juice on the nail and surrounding area and take severeal cloves chop up every 6 to 8 hours internally for at least 3 days preferably 5 to 7 days and see if he has improvement.

Garlic is hot (SPICY) and may burn somewhat.

Maybe someone else will have some ideals. If this works, please pass it on and let all of us here on Earth Clinic know.

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Replied By Lily (Brisbane, Australia) on 03/04/2010

The best cure that I know for ingrown toenails is to make sure that when you cut the nail you cut the centre lower than the outsides. Almost like a divet or valley. This makes the two outer edges higher and less likely to grow into the skin. It has worked for most people I know for years. When you get another ingrown nail then check the way you are cutting again.
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Replied By Jamie (Lake Worth, Fl.) on 03/04/2010

Chronic ingrown toenails are a condition, the nail not only grows toward the end of the toe, it also grows down on the sides. I have this condition and so does my son. I suffered all until I was about 35, my son only until he was about 9. Both of us had the surgery, the doctor puts acid on the root of the nail, only where no growth is wanted. This still gives you a toe nail that looks normal.

I am not trying to be rude, but it easy for those of you who do not suffer with this condition to say cut your nails properly. It does not matter, since the nail grows on the side and into the toe on the edges of the nail bed. It hurts, if you can imagine. Not all ingrown are due to this condition, some are because of improper manicuring.

For the mom who is concerned about her son having the surgery. Don't worry, its a snap, there were no complications with either surgery in our family. They numb the toe, separate the nail on the side from the bed. Snip the area on the sides down to the root, put acid on it, to kill the root in that area. Bandage it, you have to keep it dry for about 1 week. You are on your way. Your son will thank you with all of his heart.

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Replied By Abby (Anon, Usa) on 03/04/2010

I have the same problem. I can soak my toe for some relief, but the nail itself grows down into the side of my toe- no matter which way I cut it. I just hope it doesn't get too bad ever. Sometimes it's more painful than others.
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Replied By Lynn (Wendell, Nc.) on 03/07/2010

I suffered with ingrown toenails most of my adolesant life. the only thing that ever helped me was to clip the nail straight across.(the v never made a differance for me) do not round the nail at all. i put liquid wart remover between the nail and the most painful part of the toe. this helps to develop a callus util the bur grows out or you can clip it. good luck i remember the pain.
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Replied By Jill (OK) on 08/23/2024

There's really no need to be afraid of the surgery. Worked great for me when I had it years ago. Hasn't affected me negatively or made me look weird. Much better than being in pain.
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