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Is this an ingrown toenail? my right big toe is swelling on the right side, but in the corner, it is not ingrown or swelling. just on the right side border. wondering, is this an ingrown toenail? it hurts to touch. please note: the right side border of my
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It : It could be an ingrown toenail or possibly, paronychia, which is a bacterial infection around the nail fold. I would recommend you see a podiatrist or dermatologist for evaluation. I hope that helps.
Answered 10/3/2016
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It is possible.: The ingrown part of the nail is not always visible. Try soaking your foot in warm water, removal of embedded debris from the nail borders, and applying an antibiotic ointment to temporarily soften the corners. If you have redness and drainage, get it looked at by a professional, as you may need to have the ingrown nail border removed.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Probably: This is still likely an ingrown toenail. It doesn't have to be the tip only. It can be any portion of the side of the nail that is ingrown. It needs to be treated properly. If you get it taken care of soon, it will resolve quicker with less risk for infection.
Answered 12/30/2013
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Ingrown nail: It certainly sounds like an ingrown nail. The other answers are all accurate . Your best course of action is to see your podiatrist
Answered 9/29/2016
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