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What would doctors do to take care of a toe corn in a week?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Podiatrist: Make a quick appointment to get it shaved off.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/13/2014

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Surgery...: Minimally invasive surgery can be done to get rid of the corn permanently. In a week you should only need compressive wrap and OTC analgesics.

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 7/16/2014

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