I need advice on my ingrowing toenail?

i got an ingrowing toe nail on both sidesof nail on my big toe having it removed in jauary what can i do to help it in mean while as very painful red, swollen and leaking gunkI need advice on my ingrowing toenail?
Definitely go see the doctor in Jan.,in the mean time keep soaking it it warm water and if you can find some type of antibiotic ear-drops,..yes ear-drops,that's what my podiatrist prescribed for me,put drops on the infected are to minimize the infection.however this will not eliminate the problemI need advice on my ingrowing toenail?
I know that condition is VERY painful! I would suggest that you soak your foot several times per day in hot water with epsom salts dissolved in it. If you don't have epsom salts, use regular table salt.





After soaking, pour a generous amount of hydrogen peroxide over the toenail. When the toe is dry, apply antibiotic ointment over the nail. Then keep it clean by wrapping it with clean gauze or another bandaging material.





Try to avoid wearing close-toed shoes. If you must wear shoes, don't wear tight ones that rub against your sore toe. Also, cushion it with cotton and gauze.





It takes alot of care, but you can clear up alot of the swelling and infection if you use these treatments several times per day. Even though it is a hassle, it will be worth the trouble when you see how much better your toe feels after a few times of treating it.





Good luck. I hope your doctor takes good care of you in January. After the nail grows back in you can avoid ingrown nails in the future by NOT trimming your toenails too short and by avoiding shoes that rub against the top of your nail. Also, never ';pick'; at your toenails. If they need a trim, be sure to use clippers. And, remember, not too short!
I suppose this is an emegency because of the infection. Why wait till January?
Yes aren't they painful, if it is red and leaking junk then it sounds like an infection, i got 2 of those waiting to get it chopped, you need to see the doc again, why do you have to wait so long to get it done? waiting so long will only give you more infections.