Duration
The duration of a purulent inflammation of the toe is very variable and can vary from a few days to several months up to a chronic course. Typical for a short duration are smaller nail bed inflammations, which usually heal by themselves. More severe nail bed inflammations, which already affect the majority of the tissue surrounding the nail, last considerably longer and can last several weeks.
Ingrown toenails are often a chronic problem. The reason is that the cause is usually a malfunction or anatomical condition.Therefore, long-term treatment strategies should also be pursued for ingrown toenails.
