Can you die from an ingrown toenail? Yes you can, the infection can get in your blood leading to Sepsis which will kill you.
Is it likely you die from an ingrown toenail? No, the chances are one in ten million
Does soaking your toe in epson salts help ingrown toenails? Yes, the epson salts help draw out the pus leading to decreased pressure which alleviates the pain.
Does soaking in vinegar help? No, it just makes your toe smell like vinegar
Does cutting your toenail in a V Prevent ingrown toenails? Again the answer is no. Toenails grow from the bottom up, not from the sides. The V does nothing. Ignore your grandma
Do I have to have my ingrown toenail removed? Yes, it will not go away on its own
Can I remove it myself? Yes, but chances are it will come back and hurt like hell cutting it on your own. See a Podiatrist to have it removed with anesthetic.
What kind of doctor should I see? A Podiatrist. They see five ingrown toenails a day and remove them. An internist will see maybe one a week and probably just give antibiotics.
Will it hurt getting the ingrown toenail removed? Yes, it will hurt but just the shot. After that you are numb and do not feel a thing
Will I be able to drive/run/walk after the surgery? Yes, you will walk out of the office and you can drive home. I would pass on the afternoon run but you will be fine the next day.
Is there anyway to stop them from coming back? Yes, there is a permanent procedure where the Podiatrist puts a chemical into the nail matrix to kill the portion of the toenail which is ingrowing.
How much does it cost? Depends on the Podiatrist. Might cost 100 dollars, might cost 300. If you are self pay call around and cut the best deal you can. You should be able to find one for $100.
Won’t my toenail look weird? No, it just will not be ingrown anymore.
What caused my ingrown toenail? Was it my shoes? Nope, ingrown toenails are genetic. Blame your parents.