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I removed ingrown nail myself. but after 2 week i had infection and i was given antibiotics for 10 days, and now the pain is gone. any problem?
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Toe infection: Infection may reoccur in that area. Keep it clean daily, avoid trauma, avoid shoe-rub, and if you can soak in warm to hot Epsom Salts twice daily x 3 days.
Answered 3/13/2020
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