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Is there a painless way to fix an ingrown toenail?
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Yes: Any podiatrist can fix an ingrown toenail problem painlessly. In most cases the offending nail margin needs to be removed (under local anesthesia) as it is actually a foreign body. Normal activity can ususually be resumed the day after the procedure is performed.
Answered 9/10/2013
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Nail care: Ingrown toenails can be remedied through soaking your foot in warm water, removal of embedded debris from the nail borders, and applying an antibiotic ointment to temporarily soften the corners. One should always try to cut the nails strait across to avoid leaving an embedded nail spicule. If pain or redness continues get it looked at by a professional.
Answered 1/28/2017
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