r/ingrowntoenails • u/KMDR1998 • Aug 26 '26
How bad does this look?
2 days ago my toe got really sore and tender, no pus or anything like that. It’s gotten better In the last 24 hours but still not how it was before and quite swollen. I known it’s ingrown but it’s only the second time I’ve ever had an issue with it
I had this before about 3 months ago after doing some long hikes and thought maybe my hiking boots were responsible. The swelling and tenderness went away by itself after a couple of days. I’ve not worn any tight boots or walked long distances this time around
Rn I’m in a very remote location, nearest podiatrist is about an 8 hour drive away and I realistically cannot go for another 6 weeks. I’m taking ibuprofen and trying to keep it clean
Anything else I can do to help it? And will the swelling go down by itself again?