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I have an inflamed and sore area around my toenail that when i put a little pressure on it, gleet comes out. is it ingrown nail? doesnt seem so.
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Paronychia: It is a paronychia. You may need antibiotics.
Answered 3/30/2014
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Soak it!: A couple of tablespoons of epsom salts into a bowl of lukewarm water is a nice little soaking recipe for infected toenails. Soaking for 10 minutes helps drain the inflamed and infected nail border.
Answered 10/4/2016
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