Is pus normal after ingrown toenail removal?
After the ingrown toenail surgery, it is possible that your toe can get infected. You will be noticing that the toe gets more red, swollen and the pain will continue and even get worse. You can also get more drainage or pus coming out of the toe.
Should you drain pus ingrown toenail?
Soaking your ingrown or infected toe will help relieve the pain and pressure of an infection. It can also help to draw out pus from your toe. Keep your feet dry, unless you’re soaking them for treatment. Carefully pull skin away from your ingrown toenail with a small nail file that’s blunt and won’t cut your toe.
What does it mean when pus comes out of an ingrown toenail?
Repeating an activity that injuries the nail, such as kicking a soccer ball, can also cause an ingrown nail. The main symptom of an ingrown toenail is the pain from the nail growing into the skin instead of over it. If the ingrown toenail gets infected, it might be swollen or red, and it might drain pus.
How do I know if my toe is infected after ingrown toenail surgery?
Some signs of infection include:
- swelling.
- pus.
- redness.
- extreme pain.
- a fever.
How do you treat an infected toenail after removal?
We like the over-the-counter (nonprescription) antibiotic ointment Mycitracin Plus because of the numbing medication mixed in with the antibiotic. You may shower the day after the surgery. Gently dry the area and apply antibiotic ointment after showering. Avoid baths, swimming, or soaking the toe for the next 2 weeks.
How long does a removed toenail take to heal?
It can take about two to three weeks for the wound to heal. Watch for signs of infection during the healing period. Contact Dr. Moran if you experience increasing pain, swelling, drainage, or redness at the surgical site.
How do you fix a hanged toenail?
Here’s how:
- Soak your feet in warm water. Do this for 15 to 20 minutes three to four times a day.
- Place cotton or dental floss under your toenail. After each soaking, put fresh bits of cotton or waxed dental floss under the ingrown edge.
- Apply antibiotic cream.
- Choose sensible footwear.
- Take pain relievers.