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