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I know off topic does this look like a ingrown toenail

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I know off topic does this look like a ingrown toenail

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Community comment#1

I'm prone to them on big toe and had several..it doesnt look like one. Why is it all jagged?

Community comment#2

Soaking can help, as can some antibiotic ointment like neosporin and a bandaid. Keep it soft and wear a shoe that isn’t tight fitting if possible. Once you get past this, to prevent in the future, invest in a good toenail clipper. Don’t use a regular fingernail clipper, it’s not strong enough and can cause nails to break. Cut straight across, don’t curve. And don’t cut too short.

Community comment#3

If you don’t round that corner of the nail it will be

Community comment#4

It hurts a little while walking I am not good at cutting my nails

Community comment#5

No

Community comment#6

I soak in warm Epsom salts..

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