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What can be done for in grown toe nail. there is now a red going to blue lump and very painful?
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You should: have that attended to by a PODIATRIST or a general surgeon since removal of the ingrown portion and trimming of the nail is necessary..IN THE MEANTIME SOAK...SOAK...SOAK in hot water ...plain HOT water...This will soften the nail and help the pain! Hope this helps I KNOW how PAINFUL these can be! Dr Z
Answered 5/5/2018
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