I'm having a lot of pain in my right leg because of an issue with my thumbnail. I can't even touch it or trim the nail because it's gotten under the skin. What should I do to fix this?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Ingrown toenails can be quite painful; consider consulting a doctor, preferably a dermatologist

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