- Male
- 27 Years
- 22/01/2025
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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Ingrown toenails can be quite painful; consider consulting a doctor, preferably a dermatologist
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Consult a Podiatrist
Answered 04/07/2025
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How can I handle an ingrown toenail that's deep in the basecutical area? I've always struggled with ingrown toenails, and I'm getting ready for camp and want to avoid dealing with it there. I attempted cutting the side out but just couldn't do it completely, and now it's worse. I've also soaked it in Epsom salts three times. Any advice on what else I can do?
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