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I've a severely sore ingrown toenail i think.in my big toe.i've tried 2get it out several times and even when i think i got it, i don't can ya please help?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Partial nail removal: Sounds likee you have a reoccurring ingrown nail. You might need a procedure to permanently remove the part of your nail that keeps growing in. See your foot doc for an evaluation.
Answered 6/22/2017
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Ingrown nail : Never try to remove an ingrown nail yourself. A simple in office procedure can get rid of it permenatley , consult a podiatrist.
Answered 2/27/2017
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Removal, antibiotics: If your ingrown nail is infected, you might need antibiotics, and maybe a nail procedure. Just the painful border can be removed, or the entire nail (you're numbed up for this, don't worry!). While waiting to see your doctor, soak the toe 10 min/day in luke warm water and epsom salts, use a small amount of topical antibiotic ointment, and cover with a bandaid. Don't go after it yourself!
Answered 11/28/2017
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