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So i had an ingrown toenail removed a few months ago. went great, but now i have skin growing over the edge of my nail and it hurts what should i do?
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See a foot Doc.: About the only thing you can do is return to the doctor who removed your nail in the first place. Having said that, make sure whoever evaluates it now has expertise in handling this specific post operative condition.
Answered 7/19/2015
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