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What can i do for a chronic ingrown toenail?
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Remove the nail: You can have all or part of the nail permanently removed.
Answered 9/28/2016
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It can be corrected: Permanently. A procedure called a matrixectomy, often performed with phenol as a cauterizing agent (p&a) can be done to remove the affected side of the nail and prevent that portion of nail from returning altogether. It is typically performed in the office in less than 20 minutes, healing is fairly quick, not very painful and it is highly successful.
Answered 10/3/2016
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