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Can you please tell me the best possible way to remove an ingrown toe nail from home?

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Ingrown nail: The best way to remove an ingrown nail from home is not to do it. To many complications like leaving a spicule that you can't see, infections etc. See a podiatrist.

Answered 5/7/2013

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You can not : It is difficult to remove the ingrown nail while doing 'bathroom' surgery. An ingrown nail is when a nail spicule protrudes downward into the nail groove. That is the most difficult part for an individual to perform on themselves. Very often that spicule gets worse and infection will occur. This infection is very close to the bone and can easily cause osteomyelitis. See your podiatrist for proper care.

Answered 11/26/2013

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ingrown nail: Best way to remove an ingrown nail is professionally by a podiatrist. Do not attempt at home.

Answered 5/12/2013

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