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Bacterial infection in my big toe that feels like the infections id get from ingrown toenail,but my infected ingrown toenails normally have pain that gets worse if left untreated due to the nail growing more into the skin. this time, pain fluctuates?
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See dermatologist: should be evaluated by dermatologist and treated if necessary. There are ways to lessen the risks of this ingrown nail and possible infection.
Answered 10/13/2019
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