Ingrown toenail

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Ingrown toenail

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My right foot's thumb nail has started to Ingrow. Could you please suggest any other treatment except complete removal of the nail?

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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain General Physician 12 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Anil Kumar Jain

General Physician 12 yrs exp Bangalore

Hello there. I can understand your concern. You can cut the nail regularly. You could have attached a picture of the nail for us to get a better idea of how severe it is. Kindly consult a general surgeon in person for further evaluation and management. Best regards. Dr. Anil kumar jain. Bangalore.

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