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How to cure a swollen toenail that has puss?
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See physician: Have infection which needs to be adressed with incision and drainage as well as antibiotics.
Answered 10/25/2012
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See a Podiatrist: You may need an antibiotic and the nail edge removed. The proceedure is painless.
Answered 10/28/2012
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