Ingrowing Toe Nails ! any tips for pain relief ?

[pattricia 575]

My elderly neighbour has ingrowing toenails on both his big toes. He has a chiropodist who comes every couple of months, but as it’s not near to his next appointment, he has asked me for any tips on relieving the pain. I suggested he try Vaseline on them, which has  helped slightly, but he still has pain when the nails dig into his big toe.

Has anyone else suffered with ingrowing toenails ? Did anything help ? 

[Jomie 30]

Sounds like he needs surgery. The NHS podiatry service should be able to help. He may be able to self refer - check on the Sheffield NHS website. 

[Norbert 145]

I suffered for a couple of years. It went away after never cutting my nail too short, cutting a V into the front of the nail, and not letting it get wet.

[pattricia 575]

Thank you for your helpful replies.