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How can i stop an ingrown toenail from coming back?
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Proper care: Cut toenail straight across, do not round corners. Wear proper fitting shoes and avoid trauma to area. Consult with podiatrist. Chronic recurrent cases can be treated with permanent removal of ingrown portion of nail.
Answered 2/18/2013
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Have root: Removed. A painless proceedure that can be perfomed in your podiatrists office.
Answered 9/28/2016
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