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What's the best way to treat an ingrown toenail with least possibility of infection? i have been cleaning it with peroxide and covering it with a bandage until i can get to a podiatrist. if it is infected, what would be the symptoms?
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A matter of degree. If your nail is deep enough to cause pain, it is probably also sending thousands of white blood cells to the area to fight of the bacteria and fungi that live on your toes, as well as try to address the invader (nail) in the wrong place. The regular washing and coverage sound like an excellent regimen to keep it under control until the Podiatrist can take care of it.
Answered 7/1/2021
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