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Ingrown toenail over year big red both sides now has blisters forming and nail spurs are penetrating skin all the way thru to the skin like splinters.

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

This is potentially: a serious condition that can lead to life threatening infections and even systemic infections that could kill you. Make an appointment to see a podiatrist or other health care professional for immediate evaluation and treatment before more serious issues develop.

Answered 11/5/2017

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Be seen: Will likely need surgical removal of at least a portion of the nail for a cure, possibly to whole nail. Would recommend you be seen as soon as possible to prevent infection from progressing.

Answered 10/29/2017

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Fix it.: The immediate concern to to remove the parts of the nail that are doing the damage. This can be done as an office procedure with local anesthesia. a wound culture might need to be taken to insure the bacteria causing the infection can be treated with the appropriate antibiotic. Once the offending portions are removed, you will be on your way to recovery. Call local foot doctor in Barrington area.

Answered 11/5/2017

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