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Ingrown toenail

2019-10-14 05:09:07
About 3 months ago my right toenail was permanently removed. The surgeon removed the complete nail matrix so that the nail doesn't grow back. Now it looks like this (see pic). I am not a diabetic but i am a bit worried about the blackish portion. Is it healed?
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Answered2019-10-14 09:43:40

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