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What are reasons my ingrown toenail red around the sides?
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Healing?: Maybe inflammation. If it is swelling more - show it to your doctor.
Answered 11/19/2012
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Could be : Infected. A visit to the podiatrist would likely fix the problem.
Answered 12/16/2013
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Ingrown nail: It sounds like it is brewing up an infection . See your podiatrist for help - sooner rather than later.
Answered 12/16/2013
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