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Ingrown toenail

2020-08-25 00:29:58
I have severe pain , redness and there is a pus formation at the corner of my toenail. Is there any home remedy or medicine for treatment?
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Answered2020-08-25 12:30:53

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Try to remove the pus, once pain is subsides Cut the corner of the nail so that ot grows normally...

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