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A member asked:

What is the probablity of a three year old having an ingrown toenail?

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Ingrown: Chances are fairly high. I have seen newborns with it. Major cause is improperly trimming of nails, trauma or poor fitting shoes.

Answered 4/21/2019

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Dr. Libby Putnam answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Good!: The chances are good: kids get ingrown toenails very often. Soak in warm water and epsom salts and dress with a little antibiotic ointment and a bandaid, and see your pediatrician.

Answered 6/20/2013

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