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I have a really bad ingrown toenail. what should i do?
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Seek help: An impacted or inflammed ingrown toenail can be excised, in the office, under local anesthesia. Only the involved edge of the nail has to be removed, and this only takes a few minutes once the digital nerve block has taken effect. A podiatrist (foot doctor) , orthopedist, or general surgeon should be able to help you. Good luck.
Answered 1/21/2017
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Nail care: 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 7/21/2017
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