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I had to have party if my toenail permeantly removed back in december because it keeps becoming ingrown but now it feels like it's growing back?

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Dr. Ashley Vanderloop answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Recurring ingrown: There may be a small nail cell/spicule that remained after the procedure... this could cause a re-growth of that area of nail. You may also be experiencing scarring of the nailbed which is very common.

Dr Barry agreed

Answered 6/8/2021

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A member asked:

I had to have party if my toenail permeantly removed back in december because it keeps becoming ingrown but now it feels like it's growing back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ashley Vanderloop answered

Dr Barry agreed

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