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What are the symptoms for ingrown finger nails?
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Pain, swelling, : Pus, infection--nothing good. Learn how to trim your nails properly and don't bite them. Good luck.
Answered 1/30/2018
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Pain, redness.: Redness and pain along the nail border, sometimes with drainage indicates an ingrown nail. 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 12/10/2013
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