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Ingrown toe nail
Having pain severe pain in the toe. Taking painkillers and soaking feet not helping.
Had visited a doctor he gave a coarse of antibiotics after which also pain didn't subside.
Which doctor specialist should I consult for this problem
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It needs surgery called partial nail avulsion.
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You are suffering from bacterial paronychia.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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You can take anti biotic and painkiller to control the symptoms but pathology is the defective curvature of the nail plate. Dermatologist can treat the area with chemical matrixetomy or laser ablation. Donconnect for further information
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