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Is nail redness a sign of an ingrown toenail?
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It can be: Most of the time the skin around the nail will become red & swollen and will have pain when the skin or nail is touched.
Answered 12/31/2012
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It could be.: Possible signs of having an ingrown nail may include: pain increased redness, swelling, bleeding, tightness or drainage at the nail margins. If pain does not improve, or you develop signs of infection, get it evaluated by a professional.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Pain, redness.: Redness and pain along the nail border, sometimes with drainage indicates an ingrown toenail. If your ingrown nail is infected, you'll likely need antibiotics, and possibly a nail procedure. While waiting to see your doctor, soak the toe 10 min/day in luke warm water and epsom salts, use a small amount of topical antibiotic ointment, and cover with a bandaid.
Answered 7/19/2018
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