Dermatology

For an ingrown finger nail, you can start with gentle home care like warm soaks, careful nail trimming, and keeping the area clean. However, if the pain or swelling gets worse, it's important to see a doctor.

You might have an infected fingernail if it is red, swollen, painful, or producing pus, and treatment options vary from home care like warm soaks and creams to prescription medications for more severe infections.

A warm soak helps by softening both the skin and nail, which reduces pain and swelling and makes it easier to gently manage an ingrown toenail. It is done by soaking your toe in warm water for about 15 minutes a few times a day.

Fungal nail infections are diagnosed by looking closely at the nail and doing tests on nail scrapings. They are usually treated with creams or pills that fight the fungus.

For a mild infected cuticle, home care treatments include gentle warm soaks and using over-the-counter antiseptic creams, but if the infection worsens, you should see a doctor.

Treat an infection next to your fingernail by keeping the area clean with warm soaks and applying antibiotic cream, and if the infection worsens, see a doctor for possible drainage or oral antibiotics.

It is common to have some discomfort two weeks after toenail removal as your toe is still healing, but if the pain gets worse or is very severe, you should check in with your doctor.

Effective methods for relieving toenail pain from ingrown nails or pressure include soaking, gentle splinting, pain relievers, proper nail trimming, and wearing loose shoes.

Nail pain often comes from injuries, infections, or chronic nail disorders, and it can usually be managed with proper care and treatment.

Pain under the fingernails can come from injuries, infections, or inflammatory conditions that affect the nail or its surrounding tissues.

Toenail pain often occurs because of ingrown toenails, nail infections, or injuries. Relieving the pain involves proper nail care, home remedies like warm soaks, and sometimes professional treatment.

Fingernail pain can be caused by injuries, infections, or underlying conditions that affect your nail health, so it's important to watch out for other changes too.

Ingrown toenails usually cause pain along the nail edges, along with redness and swelling, sometimes with pus or warmth if there is an infection.

There are several treatments for ingrown toenails, ranging from home care and conservative approaches to chemical and surgical procedures, each with different benefits and risks.

The best treatments for fungal nail infections often include oral antifungal medications which work by reaching the fungus from inside the nail, and topical treatments like creams or lacquers, sometimes combined with device-based therapies.

A bump on the perineal area can be caused by infections (abscesses), blocked hair follicles, cysts, or skin tags, and it should be checked by a doctor if it grows, becomes painful, red, or is accompanied by fever.

Treating an infected fingernail usually starts with good hygiene, warm soaks, and topical antibiotic creams, and more severe cases may require oral antibiotics or even drainage by a doctor.

Signs of a fungal infection under your fingernail include changes in color, thickness, or texture such as yellowing, discoloration, or a brittle, crumbling nail. Treatment often starts with topical antifungal medications and may include oral drugs if the infection is advanced.

An infected toenail may present as redness, swelling, pain, warmth, and sometimes with pus or foul odor, while a fungal toenail infection can change the nail’s color and thickness. Treatment involves keeping the area clean, using topical or oral medications, and seeking professional care if the infection worsens.

A fungal nail infection often makes your nail look yellow, brown, or white, and it might become thick and brittle. Treatment can be special creams, medicated nail polish, or sometimes tablets taken by mouth.