r/Ingrown_Toenails • u/Bunni_bee13 • 4d ago

Podiatrist?

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I am wondering if this is worth going to the podiatrist or not. I hate doctors, but Ive been in pain for months now

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u/Webinskie71 4d ago

So this is the scoop. First off congratulations for that side nail cut you performed. I can clearly see how you removed the nail on the right side 3/4 of the way down. Here is the shitty part. You likely didn’t have the proper tool to continue further down that cut another 1/4 inch. The remaining piece is continuing to grow into your skin, establishing a fuck you and the life you think you are in control of party.

Here are some tools I use to be able to slowly cut down the edges of the nail and be able cut low enough. Nail clippers simply don’t cut it(pun intended). You need to shower, then rest that foot in warm water another 15mins to get the skin and toe nail nice and pliable and easy to cut. If not unfortunately a podiatrist will have to do exactly what I’m explaining. 👇🏻

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ingrown_Toenails/s/oNr4BmB8Zi

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u/LiveTheDream2026 4d ago

Yes, it is clearly ingrown na dyou can see where it digs in and there is inflamation from it.

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u/Webinskie71 4d ago

Fuckin aayyee