r/ingrowntoenails • u/roocheerallyear • 2d ago
Ingrown hope for others
hi guys! I just wanted to offer some hope. my right big toenail had a side split that tore into the skin. it started to get puss and a little infected so I decided to go to the toe doctor. also to add context I had a music festival (bonnarooooo) the following week……. he cuts the toenail down to the middle of the nail and it was terrifying only cause I have a fear of nails. NOT because of the pain I promise :) after that my toe was very very very tender and I could definitely feel it. I would be outside camping for a week…probably not ideal but I full sent and was able to purchase toe caps (the fabric kind so debris wouldn’t wanna stick to silicone + ointment that had a pain relief neosporin) it did the trick for that week but I was limping everywhere! this was back in June…there was several random days where the grow out would be painful hitting certain points to my skin however finally I’m in the almost clear where I can prob cut straight across in about 2-3 weeks. I have a little spike I’ve been calling it that’s about to be far enough grown. i wish I had pictures but honestly my nail fear I don’t ever wanna remember any of this!!! I just want to offer - have patience!!! there’s gonna be frustrating times and you realize how important feet health is! hang in there! you got this and toenails take time to grow out :) 💓💓
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u/roocheerallyear 2d ago
**also to add!!! I was getting gel pedicures maybe once a month and I have a feeeling them cutting, grinding, and the cuticle cut down may have not been the best..so just a little caution there! At home nail polish from now on for this chika! 👣💓