 [ Symptoms ] is it possible for ingrown toenail to heal itself or could it have been something else  for about a month my toe was ingrown the skin was pushed out an inch and broke on occasion causing light bleeding a week ago it started to heal back and is now mostly back to where it should be the wound has scabbed over and there is no longer pain to the touch there was never any sign of infection but i did not take any of the in home steps to heal it did i just get lucky or is it likely something else the same toe on my other foot looks like its going to do the same thing soon [ Disease ] prostate cancer can not be prevented but there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing this disease for more information see the topic prostate cancer webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information © 1995 2011 healthwise incorporated healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated