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Would it be unusual for the ingrown nail to bulge out in soft tissue?
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Yes: The nail pushes into the tissue trying to find a way out.
Answered 6/19/2013
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Ingrown nails...: ...Are never normal, and if you have soft tissue swelling or deformity associated, it's time to see your podiatrist.
Answered 1/18/2014
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