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A member asked:
The corner of my big toe is infected....again. how can i make the infection go away?
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Surgery: It sounds as if you have an ingrown toenail. Part of the nail needs to be removed to get rid of the source. See a podiatrist orthopdist or general surgeon.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Ingrown nail: See your podiatrist for the help you need. An ingrown nail can be cared for in the office. Podiatrists are the acknowledged experts in this area . Don't wait though - infections don't get better by themselves.
Answered 3/22/2020
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NAIL SURGERY: If it's a recurring problem, once the infection is cleared, the podiatrist can put a chemical-phenol or sodium hydroxide are the two common ones-in the corner to kill the root. This can be done in the office. Another type, used if there is thick skin overgrowing the nail border, doesn't use a chemical, but uses a surgical blade to remove the root, and maybe a stitch or two. Dr. Latva
Answered 3/13/2020
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