Skin Around Toenail Swollen- 542 Questions Answered

I have a problem on my second toenail of my right leg. It's swollen around the nail. The skin is black around the cuticle. Having a black coloration at the corner of the nail.

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Dr. Harish Kukreja Dermatologist | Delhi

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this could be onychomycosis ( fungal infection ) ... Read More

I am having a problem on my second toenail of my right leg. It's swollen around the nail,skin is black around the cuticle,and having a black coloration at the corner of the nail. Having a sharp pain if I press at that corner of my nail.

Asked for Female, 27 Years 102 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Don't worry...you are suffering from Fungus growth causing this nail change... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for deta ... Read More

3 month ago my both ingrow toenails surgery happen after that my half toenails grow but now 4-5 days ago my right leg toenail side skin red colour it cause pain if i press hard and i clean it with remove all pus but still it skin red and not heal what is the cause of this.

Asked for Male, 21 Years 78 Views v

Dr. Yukti Dermatologist | Faridabad

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Maintain hygiene, consult online with relevant photographs for proper treatment ... Read More

Toenail problem it is going into the skin and the pus is coming and due to nail it is not healing by oinments

Asked for Male, 31 Years 222 Views v

Dr. Niraj Jain Cosmetologist | Kolkata

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Have you taken any oral antibiotics. What are applying on it. If you want you can send me your pictures for better diagnosis and treatment. Brand names can't be written in open forum. ... Read More

4+ month ago my toenail ingrown removed but again now Almost 50-60% portion nail grow back tips side note grow yet but my toenail side skin hurting and it become reddish when i press hard it hurt. So again i need toenail surgery after its still not grow yet . It side skin is red or hurt little compare to before surgery. Or medicine or normal cleani

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Asked for Male, 21 Years 92 Views v

Dr. Yawar Nissar Plastic Surgeon | Srinagar

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Kindly consult online with relevant photographs ... Read More

I used to have dry skin and some itching under left toenail in last summers. The doctor advised me to use clonate and change from official to casual comfortable shoes. The problem was solved for few months but since few weeks it has started again even though I mostly use sports shoes now. I used coconut oil and sometimes clonate again but it gives

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Asked for Male, 30 Years 221 Views v

Dr. Shravya G Dermatologist | Hyderabad

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Pls get checked by a dermatologist to rule out any local fungal infection . Using such a strong steroid if it's fungal infection is an absolute contradiction and will worsen it ... Read More

Problem in my Second toenail. It's black around the cuticle and swollen .Nail discoloration is seen.Corner of the nail is black and pains when pressed. When the nail grows ,it's breaks at a point at the corner. Picture is attached.

Asked for Female, 27 Years 92 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from Fungus growth causing this problem.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed ... Read More

My ingrown toenail hurt from 1 month but my pain is gone but my toenail around area is red and little swollen . I visit doctor he give me some medicine prescription and said wash your toenail with detol but I don't find detol in near any store so i using chlorhexidine & Gluconete antiseptic so it is safe or not to use in my toenail.

Asked for Male, 21 Years 80 Views v

Dr. Richa Chopra Dermatologist | Delhi

You can use chlorhexidine. But if there is recurrent pain in ingrown nail then you can go for surgical management. For that visist a dermatologist or surgeon in your area. ... Read More

Two weeks ago I went to salon to have pedicure. The staff removed ingrown and my toenail bleed. Days after seems like my toenails were infected as it is swollen and with pus.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 88 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

You are suffering from bacterial paronychia.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consu ... Read More

The skin around outer side of my right toenail has softened and developed some water type liquid due to infection.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 7274 Views v

Dr. Govind S Mittal Dermatologist | Bangalore

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Greetings. The following would help you: 1. Clean your toes with betadine 2. You'll need lateral toe nail ablation with matrix ablation 3. A course of anti biotics would be necessary since you alr ... Read More

Hello doc , I had yellowish toenail discoloration from past few years due to nail paint application ..after that I hv stopped using nail paint from past 6 months .I can see nail discoloration and nail curve .I don't have any other health issue not taking any medicines ..plz advise I am worried ..plz find attached image for reference .

Asked for Female, 32 Years 32 Views v

Dr. Sujata Maurya Dermatologist | Bareilly

Is it over only one toe?? Any history of trauma? Much more detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment Kindly share a clear picture in good ligh ... Read More

About 9days ago, my toenail got partially detached from the root on the right side. The left side of the nail is still attached, so the skin underneath isn’t visible. The pain has now reduced a lot, and even when I press it slightly, it doesn’t hurt. There’s no pus visible. But there are some scabs visible near the edges and a whi

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Asked for Male, 27 Years 48 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Ihv used aha bha peeling solution after that my skin became red extremely itchy, burning ,skin became flacky and swollen...what to do??

Asked for Female, 27 Years 79 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have swollen skin around my anus ,from few weeks. It hurts some times while sitting and i can feel it while cleaning anus after passing bowl.

Asked for Male, 34 Years 51 Views v

Dr. Abhishek Yadav Gastroenterologist | Ajmer

Needs Per rectal examination and proctoscopy for correct diagnosis. ... Read More

Have thickened yellow toenails. Only one finger. Photo attached. This has been there for many years now.

Asked for Female, 35 Years 90 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Connect ... Read More

My toenail is paining since 5 days trying to cut it proper but pain is not going 😔 Plss help me out

Asked for Female, 28 Years 33 Views v

Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal General Physician | Jhansi

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Do connect and consult ... Read More

Is there a clinic in Mumbai I can treat my recurring ingrown toenail issue and get it removed once and for all?

Asked for Male, 41 Years 77 Views v

Dr. Zaheer Ahmad General Physician | Bareilly

Kindly book a proper consultation for better evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

There's a small ridge or raised bump on my toenail. Only on my big toenail. It is small, shiny, painless and hard. The nail is bumpy due to this. It is so hard to touch it seems like it is a part of the nail and nothing beneath the nail or part of skin. It feels like nail only. As if my nail has thickened up and formed a bump. Also in one side, the

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Asked for Female, 26 Years 1391 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hello Doctors, A 1 inch swollen lump has been there on the left neck near the left ear of my daughter who is 2.5 years of age. There is no pain or uneasy feeling due to it. I am attaching here with a picture of it. Is it need to worry ? Can it be treated by homeopathy? Thanks in advance 🙏

Asked for Male, 30 Years 63 Views v

Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings it's better to treat correctly otherwise it can cause infection Severe problem ... Read More

My toenail got injured and it turned little black doctor has given me some medicine and advise it to remove the nail. I want to ask do I have to remove it or it will cure naturally

Asked for Male, 23 Years 266 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I am worried about my toenail which has turned black from side without any injury. Can this be melanoma? Image attached

Asked for Male, 24 Years 167 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Wanted to ask if the sudden blackness of my toenail on the lower right edge is a cause of concern or not? Image attached

Asked for Male, 24 Years 64 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hi, From last two days my fathers left leg has turned red and swollen a little bit. There is severe pain and mild fever. Is it due to Summer heat wave or any other reasons? Today he has taken dolo 650 and zifi 200 tablets. Nothing was hit to the leg or no wound. Please suggest what is the reason for the swelling and pain

Asked for Male, 53 Years 80 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Suffering from toenail fungus. It was treated once and now it has happened again. Kindly help me. Have been suffering from this since so long. It's so embarrassing. Cannot wear open slippers. Please please help me

Asked for Female, 21 Years 132 Views v

Dr. Nandhini Palani Dermatologist | Chennai

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Take online consultation ... Read More

My daughter is 3 years old and now she is having yellowish colour at the start of the toenail. No pain. Photo attached. Let me know its a deficiency of anything.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 84 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. ... Read More

I'm suffering from ingrown toenails from past 1-2 weeks and sometime it pains. Please suggest me medicines and any home remedy to cure it immediately and permanently

Asked for Female, 25 Years 123 Views v

Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

Consult online for further treatment ... Read More

Which doctor to consult for ingrown toenail?... Should I go for general physician or dermatologist ...

Asked for Male, 26 Years 932 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

How do I treat the pain resulting from an ingrown toenail. Is there any medicine/spray/liquid to treat it?

Asked for Female, 65 Years 213 Views v

Dr. J Ravikiran General Medicine | Hyderabad

Connect please ... Read More

Am finding it difficult to find a podiatrist to get my mother's toenail treated. Pls recommend someone. We stay in andheri east (Mumbai)

Asked for Female, 65 Years 65 Views v

Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ... Read More

I have repeating ingrown toenail which is causing swelling and pain. Consulted doctor and taken prescribed antibiotics but it didn't help. Should i consult a dermatologist again or a general surgeon? Also is there any way to reduce the pain and swelling at home temporarily?

Asked for Male, 31 Years 88 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

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Skin around toenail swollen

I have a problem on my second toenail of my right leg. It's swollen around the nail. The skin is black around the cuticle. Having a black coloration at the corner of the nail.

I am having a problem on my second toenail of my right leg. It's swollen around the nail,skin is black around the cuticle,and having a black coloration at the corner of the nail. Having a sharp pain if I press at that corner of my nail.

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3 month ago my both ingrow toenails surgery happen after that my half toenails grow but now 4-5 days ago my right leg toenail side skin red colour it cause pain if i press hard and i clean it with remove all pus but still it skin red and not heal what is the cause of this.

Toenail problem it is going into the skin and the pus is coming and due to nail it is not healing by oinments

Problem in my Second toenail. It's black around the cuticle and swollen .Nail discoloration is seen.Corner of the nail is black and pains when pressed. When the nail grows ,it's breaks at a point at the corner. Picture is attached.

Two weeks ago I went to salon to have pedicure. The staff removed ingrown and my toenail bleed. Days after seems like my toenails were infected as it is swollen and with pus.

The skin around outer side of my right toenail has softened and developed some water type liquid due to infection.

Ihv used aha bha peeling solution after that my skin became red extremely itchy, burning ,skin became flacky and swollen...what to do??

I have swollen skin around my anus ,from few weeks. It hurts some times while sitting and i can feel it while cleaning anus after passing bowl.

Have thickened yellow toenails. Only one finger. Photo attached. This has been there for many years now.

My toenail is paining since 5 days trying to cut it proper but pain is not going 😔 Plss help me out

Is there a clinic in Mumbai I can treat my recurring ingrown toenail issue and get it removed once and for all?

Hello Doctors, A 1 inch swollen lump has been there on the left neck near the left ear of my daughter who is 2.5 years of age. There is no pain or uneasy feeling due to it. I am attaching here with a picture of it. Is it need to worry ? Can it be treated by homeopathy? Thanks in advance 🙏

My toenail got injured and it turned little black doctor has given me some medicine and advise it to remove the nail. I want to ask do I have to remove it or it will cure naturally

I am worried about my toenail which has turned black from side without any injury. Can this be melanoma? Image attached

Wanted to ask if the sudden blackness of my toenail on the lower right edge is a cause of concern or not? Image attached

Suffering from toenail fungus. It was treated once and now it has happened again. Kindly help me. Have been suffering from this since so long. It's so embarrassing. Cannot wear open slippers. Please please help me

My daughter is 3 years old and now she is having yellowish colour at the start of the toenail. No pain. Photo attached. Let me know its a deficiency of anything.

I'm suffering from ingrown toenails from past 1-2 weeks and sometime it pains. Please suggest me medicines and any home remedy to cure it immediately and permanently

Which doctor to consult for ingrown toenail?... Should I go for general physician or dermatologist ...

How do I treat the pain resulting from an ingrown toenail. Is there any medicine/spray/liquid to treat it?

Am finding it difficult to find a podiatrist to get my mother's toenail treated. Pls recommend someone. We stay in andheri east (Mumbai)

I have repeating ingrown toenail which is causing swelling and pain. Consulted doctor and taken prescribed antibiotics but it didn't help. Should i consult a dermatologist again or a general surgeon? Also is there any way to reduce the pain and swelling at home temporarily?

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