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A member asked:
Do doctors see a lot of patients with ingrown toenails?
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VERY COMMON: Ingrown toenails are very common and the trait seems to be heritable (runs in families).
Answered 2/14/2012
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More podiatrist: Podiatrist take care of this routinely.
Answered 2/14/2012
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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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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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