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A member asked:

Do doctors see a lot of patients with ingrown toenails?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

VERY COMMON: Ingrown toenails are very common and the trait seems to be heritable (runs in families).

Dr Hadied and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/14/2012

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

More podiatrist: Podiatrist take care of this routinely.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 2/14/2012

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Dr. Ellen Wenzel answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Depends: This depends on the doctor and his or her specialty. Ingrown toenails are common and easily addressed in the office by the right provider.

Answered 9/28/2016

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I've had an ingrown toenail removed twice (same side of same toe) and it is starting to grow back again. Should i see another doctor?

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I have a bad ingrown toenail on my big toe and it really hurts ... Ca it heal on its own or do I have to see a doctor?

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A member asked:

Ingrown toenail, I don't think it is infected, been dosing it in peroxide to kill off any infection. corner is cut out, when to see a doctor?

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A member asked:

I had an ingrown toenail that was infected 2 months ago. Ithealed with teatree oil and the nail is now yellow. What can I do without having to see a doctor?

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A member asked:

Hi Im suffering with an ingrown toenail and I would like to know how I can ease the pain before going to see a doctor and try to pry out the nail. At the moment its swollen and the skin around it is just peeling off I have never had an ingrown before?

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