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A member asked:

What should i do about callus that is building up on the area where my ingrown toenail was removed? how can i remove it by myself?

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? scar: Dead skin can build up there soak it frequently and apply vick's vaporub to the nails 1-2 x /day this may help and is not too expensive and no sig potential side effects \if that does not work seek consult with the person who did your surg.

Answered 7/2/2016

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