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Discussion Thread 🦩 Friday 2 May 2025 (aussie.zone)

submitted 2 months ago by Pilk@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

If it’s just starting you can wedge a little bit of cotton wool underneath the corner of the nail to lift it clear of your toe, which will allow it to grow out normally.

If it’s a proper ingrown you want to douse it in Betadine and get to the doctor. Trying to do things yourself can be an infection risk

[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Thank you 😊 I had accidentally clipped the nail too short and it broke, then I stubbed my toe. Didn't think anything of it until it started being painful and gross over the past few days. I can't really see if it's ingrown, so hopefully it's just beginning.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 2 months ago

Ouch. Double pain. Definitely get it seen if possible before it gets worse