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  • 30 Years
  • 14/08/2025

My right big toe has a super painful ingrown nail that's driving me crazy. Should I go for surgery or are there other meds or home fixes that could help? The pain is really bad and I'm not sure what to do.

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This foot condition usually heals without surgery. In severe cases, your healthcare provider may need to remove part of your nail surgically through a procedure called nail avulsion. Ingrown toenail surgery keeps the edge of your nail from growing inward and cutting into your skin.

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Consult a Podiatrist

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