A member asked:

What's the best way to treat an ingrown toenail if skin has grown over the top of the ingrown portion?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ingrown: There is only one way , and that is to see your podiatrist for professional help. Don't go the bathroom surgery route.

Answered 3/18/2015

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Surgery: You need to see a general surgeon to have either a partial or complete nail avulsion to cure the problem.

Answered 1/4/2014

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