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How can you tell if an ingrown toenail is infected?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Drainage: Infections may have redness, pus, drainage, swelling and pain. Don't treat yourself, see your local podiatrist.

Dr Kass and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/11/2015

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Cardinal signs : Of infection include pain, redness, swelling, pus.....

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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